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CDFA Launches Biosecurity Toolkit For Equine Events

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Dr. Kent Fowler, Chief of Animal Health Branch

Six different outbreaks of Equine Herpes Virus-1 among show horses in California over the past year have increased awareness of the need for stronger biosecurity measures at equine events. In response, CDFA’s Animal Health Branch developed the Biosecurity Toolkit for … Continue reading →

Posted in Agricultural Education, Animal Welfare, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Connecting Consumers to Farmers and Farmers to Resources – the New Food Compass

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

From my experience at the USDA, I know the great wealth of data the agency has at its fingertips. With the release of the new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food website tool – the food compass – resources and … Continue reading →

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Nitrogen management – a key issue in farming

Posted on March 8, 2012 by State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara

Nitrogen, an essential plant nutrient for food crops, is a hot topic right now in California agriculture. Next week, a team of university researchers is scheduled to release a report on nitrate in groundwater in the Tulare Basin and Salinas … Continue reading →

Posted in AG Vision, Agricultural Education, Cannella Panel, Environment, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

For those thinking about farming – a new website helps the dream become a reality (start2farm.gov)

Posted on February 23, 2012 by State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara

When I first began farming, the best advice I received came from my neighbors and the local University Ag Extension Office.  The time honored tradition of trial and error was really my business partner in the field.  I learned that … Continue reading →

Posted in Agricultural Education, State Board of Food and Agriculture, Succession Planning | 1 Comment

Secretary Ross Opinion Piece Praises Work of Food and Ag Board President Craig McNamara to Train New Farmers – McNamara Receives Irvine Foundation Leadership Award

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara has been named as a recipient of the 2012 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. More information about the award program may be found here. To recognize McNamara’s leadership in programs … Continue reading →

Posted in AG Vision, Agricultural Education, Community-based Food System, Food Access, State Board of Food and Agriculture, Succession Planning, Trade, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Agricultural Education and Our Moment to Shine

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Over the last year I have seen a great effort by the FFA, 4-H and other agricultural education associations in raising the visibility and interest in the California Special Interest License Plate for Agriculture (CalAgPlate). This program is a great … Continue reading →

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Future is bullish for Ag graduates

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

My email in-box lit up last week after Yahoo! published a story claiming that college degrees in agriculture are useless.  It certainly is a counterintuitive statement. Across our country, farming is hotter than ever. Agricultural exports broke records in 2011, and … Continue reading →

Posted in AG Vision, Agricultural Education, Community-based Food System, Food Access, Trade, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Ag Alert – Agriculture must engage in conversations about change

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3761 By Tom Nassif and Paul Wenger Increasingly, people want a say in how we produce and distribute food in the United States. We’ve long heard from environmental and animal rights groups. Now, the voices of celebrity chefs, authors and … Continue reading →

Posted in AG Vision, Agricultural Education, Community-based Food System, Farmers' Markets, Food Access, Food Safety, Trade, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

USDA Blog – First Lady Michelle Obama introduces new nutrition standards for school lunches

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

http://blogs.usda.gov/2012/01/25/healthy-meals-and-healthy-kids/ Healthy Meals and Healthy Kids Posted by Rebecca [USDA Moderator], on January 25, 2012 at 11:38 AM Today we celebrate an historic achievement on behalf of kids across America. We have accomplished a critical step on the road to … Continue reading →

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Firewood Videos Urge Californians to Buy it Where They Burn it.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is a partner in the California Firewood Task Force, which initiates and facilitates efforts within the state to protect our native and urban forests from invasive pests that can be moved on firewood.  The following link takes you to videos promoting the … Continue reading →

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