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A man who stole dozens of beehives across the West has been arrested in Washington state, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (WA) said. The bees could be worth more than $200,000. “The case has the potential of over 30 victims … Continue reading →

By Chris Koger Jeff Huckaby, president of Grimmway Farms and Cal-Organic Farms (and member of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture), has been named the Organic Trade Association’s Organic Farmer of the Year. Huckaby has grown Cal-Organic’s production from … Continue reading →

Did you know that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) offers Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Food and Agriculture via a web page that is updated regularly? This is part of CDFA’s continuous effort to provide food and agriculture … Continue reading →

By CDFA secretary Karen Ross Diversity – and our pride in that diversity – are California hallmarks. For generations, Californians have boldly lived true stories of strength and perseverance toward a better life for themselves, their families and their communities. … Continue reading →

By Tawny Tesconi, executive director, Sonoma County Farm Bureau The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it hardship and tragedy. As a community, we are adapting to a new normal that includes social distancing and the shuttering of local businesses and … Continue reading →

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross The year 2020 has delivered enough heartbreak and uncertainty to last us for the rest of this new decade. COVID-19 coupled with recent civil unrest has shaken the bedrock of stability that many Americans take … Continue reading →

By Hannah Pagel Soil scientist Dr. Rattan Lal has been selected as this year’s World Food Prize Laureate and will receive a $250,000 award for his work in promoting soils for sustainable development. Lal is known for translating his research … Continue reading →

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) administers Climate Smart Agriculture grant programs, and the COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped this team’s commitment. Staff members are working safely from their homes, ensuring that grant recipient invoices are paid in … Continue reading →

By Brent Bible U.S. farmers have been on an economic roller coaster for the past decade. Whether the shocks have come from demand destruction from recent trade wars, extreme weather like the heavy precipitation we saw in 2019, or supply … Continue reading →