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Thanks to a grant from CDFA’s Farm to School Incubator Program, the Porterville Unified School District in Tulare County is bridging the gap between local farms and school cafeterias to bring fresh, sustainable fruits and vegetables to students’ plates. The … Continue reading →

On Thursday, August 22, CDFA will host a listening session dedicated to defining the term “regenerative agriculture.” As part of this process, CDFA established a 14-member work group to develop a draft definition for consideration by the State Board of … Continue reading →

Last month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam had granted market access for California peaches and nectarines as part of ongoing trade negotiations. This week the first shipments from California arrived in Vietnam, along with promotional … Continue reading →

By Tom Philp The list of California innovations is long and famous. The semiconductor, the internet, Hollywood, aerospace, renewable energy, Disneyland, Apple and, of recent, artificial intelligence. Yet one achievement has been horribly overlooked. Its genius did not come from … Continue reading →

In this video, meet Kyle and Lilly Kendall of Placerville CA. They produce a variety of mushrooms that bring distinctive flavors as well as nutritional value to their many customers in Northern California.

In recognition of National Farmers Market Week (August 4-10), CDFA congratulates Sacramento’s Midtown Farmers’ Market for being voted #1 in California and #3 in the US, in voting sponsored by American Farmland Trust and promoted by CDFA. The Midtown market … Continue reading →

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture met yesterday at CDFA headquarters for a discussion about the current state of ag and how things might look in the future. The meeting was covered by ABC 10 TV in Sacramento, … Continue reading →

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joins Sacramento-area Certified Farmers Market manager Dan Best for a discussion in celebration of National Farmers Market Week, running from August 4-10. See and hear more about the importance of supporting local farmers and the incredible … Continue reading →

From a USDA News Release USDA secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the agency will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts, including five in California, to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving water across the West. … Continue reading →

Detections of West Nile Virus in California horses are occurring again this summer. Two cases have been reported, so far — one in Placer County and one in Yuba County. One of the horses has been euthanized. Horse owners are … Continue reading →