Category Archives: Conservation

The Value of Conservation: Our land, our farms and our farmers all have stories worth preserving

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross It’s not quite New Year’s Eve yet, but I’ve already got the kernel of a resolution taking root in my mind for 2020. It’s about stories – stories about people. About farmers and ranchers. About … Continue reading →

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Video: CDFA takes part in California Biodiversity Day, September 7

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The Golden State celebrates “California Biodiversity Day” on September 7, 2019. Home to the most diverse species and ecosystems in the U.S., California celebrates by encouraging actions to protect the natural variety that is part of the state’s enduring allure. The California … Continue reading →

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Video: Secretary Ross invites you to celebrate California Biodiversity Day on September 7

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

California’s tremendously varied natural and working lands make our state one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Please join CDFA and our partners at the California Natural Resources Agency in celebrating California Biodiversity Day on September 7, 2019. This annual … Continue reading →

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CDFA partnership with California Association of Resource Conservation Districts

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

From the Association’s monthly partner spotlight The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been an essential partner and supporter of the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) and Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs). CDFA is a key funder and … Continue reading →

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NRCS invites proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $500,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The maximum award amount for any project will not exceed $75,000 … Continue reading →

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Video – Rice fields and wildlife

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Videos from the California Rice Commission Northern California rice fields demonstrate what are known as ecosystem services – multiple benefits gained from farming and ranching, including crop and livestock production. Please visit CDFA’s database of ecosystem services throughout the state.

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LUNDBERG FAMILY FARMS RECEIVES CALIFORNIA LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

From the Sand County Foundation: Lundberg Family Farms has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 California Leopold Conservation Award®. Sand County Foundation, the nation’s leading voice for private conservation, created the Leopold Conservation Award to inspire American landowners by … Continue reading →

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Leopold Award finalists announced for 2018

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2018 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors private landowner achievement in the voluntary stewardship and management of natural … Continue reading →

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2018 Leopold Conservation Award seeks nominees

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award publicly honors California farmers, ranchers, foresters and other private landowners who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management … Continue reading →

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To Fight Climate Change, Heal the Ground – From the NY Times

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California Today: To Fight Climate Change, Heal the Ground By:Mike McPhate The climate change fight has focused largely on cutting emissions. But California is now considering another solution: dirt. Whereas an overabundance of carbon in the air has been disrupting … Continue reading →

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