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Governor Brown, Secretary Ross recognize December as Farm to Food Bank Month

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Farm to Food Bank Month California is America’s most robust and bountiful agricultural producer. With over 81,000 farms and approximately 400 crops, agriculture in the Golden State is responsible for feeding much of the nation and world. As California’s economy … Continue reading →

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State employees donate 13 tons of turkey, help set record at Sacramento Food Bank

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

A partnership between California state employees and the Sacramento Food Bank has helped produce a record number of turkey donations. The food bank accepted more than 9,300 turkeys for needy families in the 2014 Turkey Drop, with 1,760 of them–more … Continue reading →

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Silicon Valley Needs Farmers Too – Farm to Food Bank Month Spotlight

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Kathy Jackson, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is centered in one of America’s wealthiest regions. But as the cost of living soars, nutritious food has become a luxury for the nearly 250,000 people who depend on … Continue reading →

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USDA launches new “Healthy Eating on a Budget” section of ChooseMyPlate.gov site

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled Healthy Eating on a Budget – the newest addition to ChooseMyPlate.gov. Consumers continue to want more information about how to make better eating decisions with limited resources. To meet this need, the USDA’s … Continue reading →

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State Drought Relief Program to Provide Food to Hard-Hit Communities – from the California Department of Social Services

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

As extreme drought continues to grip much of the state, the California Department of Social Services has announced that food banks in 24 drought-affected counties will be receiving shipments of food assistance. The first $5.1 million in food assistance will begin to hit … Continue reading →

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California food banks to benefit from California Grown promotion

Posted on April 21, 2014 by CDFA Staff

California’s agricultural community has long been a champion of our state’s food banks. The folks over at California Grown have taken a thoroughly modern approach to supporting California food banks: snap a “selfie” and they’ll donate a pound of food. … Continue reading →

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Farm to Food Bank Month – Big increase in fresh produce donations to Central Valley food bank

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Andy Souza, President/CEO, Community Food Bank

“Feeding people is what Ag does.” -California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. Feeding people is also what local food banks do. So it should be no surprise that agriculture is an essential and enthusiastic partner in the … Continue reading →

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Farm to Food Bank Month – Secretary Ross joins State Board of Food and Agriculture for visit to Northern California food bank

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

In recognition of December as Farm to Food Bank Month, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross today joined the California State Board of Food and Agriculture at California Emergency Foodlink, the nation’s largest food bank. The event highlighted food donation by farmers … Continue reading →

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Farm to Food Bank Month – Central Coast Farmers Give in Partnership with Ag Against Hunger

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Lindsay Coate, Executive Director, Ag Against Hunger

It is ironic that California produces the largest bounty of agricultural products consumed in the US, and yet, 4.7 million of our residents live in poverty and often don’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. A solution to this … Continue reading →

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Giving so much more than thanks

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Thanksgiving is a uniquely American invention, and I think it must be one of our finest. The celebrations, the food, the parades and pronouncements give us an annual reminder of all that we are so thankful for – and also … Continue reading →

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