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March 8 is International Women’s Day, and CDFA would like to commemorate the occasion by celebrating the dedication and leadership of California women in agriculture. There are 45,244 women producers across the state, and they manage 11.5 million acres on … Continue reading →

Gov. Newsom announces a blueprint that is driven by local input from 13 regions across the state Gov. Gavin Newsom announced  the launch of the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint. This equity-focused, climate-forward initiative is the first economic development strategy of its … Continue reading →

Climate-smart, energy efficient refrigeration units funded by CDFA’s Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program are expected to provide emissions savings equivalent to the electricity use of 605 homes per year, or 2,815 tons of carbon dioxide. This impact is outlined in a … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, March 19, California’s agricultural community will gather on the west steps of the State Capitol in celebration of California Agriculture Day. CDFA and its partners for the event, California Women for Agriculture and the California Foundation for Agriculture … Continue reading →

CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong joined a number of California businesses, agricultural organizations and government officials this week at the 30th edition of the Gulfood Trade Show in Dubai. The United Arab Emirates is the 9th largest export destination for California agricultural products, … Continue reading →

CDFA staff members will participate at next week’s California Small Farm Conference — taking place both online and in person at various locations around the state. The conference will take place from Feb 23-28 and feature over 40 online workshops … Continue reading →

CDFA is joining in the celebration of National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, from February 15-22. During the weeklong celebration, FFA students across California and the nation will host various events, including farmer and teacher appreciation breakfasts, community service … Continue reading →

CDFA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and the agency’s Office of Civil Rights hosted a Black History Month panel discussion this week. Moderated by CDFA Deputy Secretary of Administration and Finance Arima Kozina, the event highlighted the stories, experiences, … Continue reading →

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) hosts the annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Achievement Awards to recognize IPM leaders for their achievements in the adoption and promotion of safer, more sustainable IPM practices in agricultural, urban, and wildland settings … Continue reading →

In working to “Drive the Next Generation of Talent and Tools”, CDFA is  launching an agricultural workforce survey to help determine employer needs within the specialty crop sector. Jobs and careers within agriculture are changing – adopting greater use of technology, evolving its … Continue reading →