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Secretary Ross announces $20 million fairgrounds resilience grant at Antelope Valley Fair

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined local leaders, FFA students and fair supporters at the Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center yesterday to announce details of a $20 million grant through the state’s Fairgrounds Resilience Centers Program. The funding will … Continue reading →

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CDFA Announces $89 Million in Grants for Emergency Shelters, Infrastructure at California Fairgrounds

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Deputy Secretary for Fairs Michael Flores (center) joined local Fair Board members and other community dignitaries for a press conference today, on opening day at Chico’s Silver Dollar Fair, to announce a slate of projects at Chico and eleven … Continue reading →

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross swears in Arturo Barajas to serve on the Cal Expo Board of Directors

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs
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Statement by Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on the Governor’s Proposed Budget

Posted on January 11, 2020 by State Board of Food and Agriculture President Don Cameron

As a farmer, the investments by Governor Newsom in the proposed budget to our rural communities, the food and agricultural sector and for climate resilience is a strong step forward for a “California for All.” This is especially true for … Continue reading →

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Best of Show: California’s finest wine, beer, cheese and olive oil recognized at State Capitol

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

It’s fair season! With the State Fair coming up July 12-28, judges have been busy tasting and testing some of California’s finest agricultural products for the coveted annual “Best of Show” awards. CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt joined in the festivities on the … Continue reading →

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Drones to replace fireworks at California State Fair

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

From a California State Fair news release Drone light shows will replace fireworks at the California State Fair, July 12-28, 2019. Drones along with swarm technology will be utilized to light up the night skies around Cal Expo to choreographed … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross Celebrates Winners of the California State Fair Best of Show Awards

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross joined representatives of the California State Fair on the State Capitol’s west steps earlier today to recognize the Best of Show winners from the 2018 Commercial Wine, Beer, Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive … Continue reading →

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June is fairs month – find a fair near you!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs
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What’s better than the Fourth of July? The Fourth at the Fair!

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

What’s better than the Fourth of July? Spending the fourth at the fair! Marin, Alameda, San Diego and Napa county fairs are all in full swing over the Fourth of July weekend. Click on these images to go to each … Continue reading →

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CDFA Undersecretary and ‘Clayton Kerfrog’ shine at State Capitol frog jump

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs
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