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Photo highlights from #CalAgDay 2017
Special thanks to Bob Laliberte and Robbie Chessey for their help with the photography this year.
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“California Thursdays” encourage school children to make healthier choices
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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Give the gift of agricultural education with a CalAgPlate!
The CalAgPlate is a great gift for your family and friends. Nothing says “California Agriculture” better than a stylish license plate that supports agricultural educational and leadership within our great state! In April 2013, the first CalAgPlates were issued by … Continue reading
Meet Kristen and Hannah. At CDFA, we think of them as the future of our agricultural community.
Internship/mentoring program brings in ag students for summer study in public service The average age of the California farmer is about 60 – and it’s rising. Here at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and on California farms, and … Continue reading
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Farm-to-School Month: Farm at LA continuation school – from the Los Angeles Times
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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Latino Farmer Conference coming up November 15 in Monterey
The second annual Growing Together Latino Farmer Conference will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in Monterey, California. This annual conference is unique in that it is conducted in Spanish and translated into English for all attendees. “Hispanic farmers and … Continue reading
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Young African leaders visit CDFA to learn about agriculture, energy and the environment
UC Davis hosted 25 Young African Leaders as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship in July as part of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative. For two of these young leaders, the trip to California also included a visit with CDFA’s Office of … Continue reading
Agritourism: UC Small Farm Program posts wealth of webinar info online
From the UC Small Farm Program Are you one of the thousands of California farmers and ranchers who invite the public to your land to shop at your farm stand, pick their own fruit, taste wine, stay the night, learn … Continue reading
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A Visit from California’s Miss United States Agriculture Jacqueline Carter
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross had the pleasure today of visiting with the newly crowned California’s Miss United States Agriculture, Jacqueline Carter. A resident of Fresno, Ms. Carter is passionate about agriculture and has been a lifelong member of the Dinuba chapter of … Continue reading
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State ag secretary recognizes local homeless services organization at fundraiser – from the Santa Cruz Sentinel
By Jake Donahue, Santa Cruz Sentinel Nearly 200 people gathered Saturday afternoon at a small urban farm that is the heart of a local organization helping Santa Cruz’ homeless get back on their feet. The Homeless Garden Project has found … Continue reading