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Legislation would curb food waste – from Morning Ag Clips

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) have introduced H.R. 3444, the Food Recovery Act, comprehensive bicameral legislation to reduce food waste in stores and restaurants, schools and institutions, on farms, and in American … Continue reading →

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This quiet agricultural ‘moonshot’ could change the future of food – from the Washington Post

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jenna Gallegos The global population is skyrocketing, the climate is changing, and diets are shifting. So how do you tackle the problem of feeding 9 billion people by 2050? Assemble an elite team of scientists for a year-long brainstorming … Continue reading →

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USDA Announces Farm to School Grant Awards – California among top recipients

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Ten California programs receive funding to increase the availability of local foods in schools This week the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced projects selected to receive the USDA’s annual farm to school grants designed to increase the amount of local foods … Continue reading →

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May is CalFresh Awareness Month

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California has the largest Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the nation. Our state’s farmers and ranchers are proud to play a critical role in reducing hunger and improving health. Throughout the month of May, our state is highlighting the importance … Continue reading →

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Thanking Sue Sigler, CAFB for helping farmers double contributions to food banks

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Link to Farm to Family program  

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Citrus Stride: farmers, fitness and food banks at the State Capitol

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined citrus farmers and food bank advocates today at the State Capitol to celebrate the second annual Citrus Stride – a one mile walk around Capitol Park to raise awareness about hunger and celebrate the positive impact that citrus … Continue reading →

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“California Thursdays” encourage school children to make healthier choices

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

  Members of the Lodi Unified School District’s nutrition services team at Delta Sierra Middle School in Stockton This month the Planting Seeds blog is featuring stories on food security, nutrition, and efforts to reduce food waste. CDFA’s Office of … Continue reading →

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USDA’s “MyPlate, MyWins” Helps Americans Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions for Healthy Eating in the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

New video series, landing page, and resources guide Americans towards a healthier eating style The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) has launched a New Year’s campaign to help Americans turn their resolutions into … Continue reading →

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Farm-to-School Month: Farm at LA continuation school – from the Los Angeles Times

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

By Sonali Kohli Most school days 17-year-old Alex Snyder eats lunch with a pot-bellied pig named Peanut. John R. Wooden High School is small. It doesn’t have a football field or a swimming pool or a gym. But it has a farm. And the farm … Continue reading →

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USDA Offers $5 million in Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Office of Public Affairs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that up to $5 million in grant funds is available to help schools create or strengthen farm to school programs this school year. Administered by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, these … Continue reading →

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