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Farms + Data: California’s farms are smaller than the US average, but they’re big on diversity – and productivity

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California is America’s agricultural leader, providing $54 billion in crops and commodities in 2014. In a word, California’s farms are diverse. We grow approximately 400 crops and commodities, from almonds to zucchini. Our top five ag products include dairy, nuts, … Continue reading →

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CDFA to host FundMatch webinar on April 25th for California food businesses – learn, connect and compete in export markets

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in coordination with the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) will be holding a webinar on federal market development programs designed to assist California companies in expanding export sales. The webinar will … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Sunday: pass the chicken wings and guac – from ABC News

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Morgan Korn Are you ready for some … chicken wings?! Super Bowl fans are expected to consume 1.33 billion wings on Sunday, according to the National Chicken Council’s annual report. To put that staggering number into perspective: According to … Continue reading →

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California leads nation in direct food sales

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

Link to full USDA report

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Secretary Ross to appear at 2017 Rose Parade festivities to promote California Grown flowers

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

As part of the upcoming Rose Parade festivities, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross will once again join the Buy California Marketing Agreement (BCMA) and the California Cut Flower Commission (CCFC) on December 31 to recognize Cal Poly campuses at San Luis … Continue reading →

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#Farm2Fan video series – Pistachios in Earlimart

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

California Grown and Visit California are teaming up to produce the #Farm2Fan video series, profiling farms throughout California and fans of those farms who stop by for a visit.  

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#Farm2Fan video series – Kingsburg Family-Farmed Blueberries

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

California Grown and Visit California are teaming up to produce the #Farm2Fan video series, profiling farms throughout California and fans of those farms who stop by for a visit.

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Wine Month in California – two videos

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

Governor Brown has proclained September as ‘Wine Month’ in California. In connection with that CDFA offers two encore presentations from the Growing California video series: “Wine Connections,” an overview of wine tasting; and “Love on the Vine,” the story of … Continue reading →

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Agritourism: UC Small Farm Program posts wealth of webinar info online

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

From the UC Small Farm Program Are you one of the thousands of California farmers and ranchers who invite the public to your land to shop at your farm stand, pick their own fruit, taste wine, stay the night, learn … Continue reading →

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California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy – from Wine Institute & CAWG

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

2015 Annual Economic Impact Grows to $57.6 Billion in California, $114.1 Billion in U.S. The California wine and winegrape sector and allied businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $57.6 billion annually to the state’s economy and $114.1 billion annually … Continue reading →

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