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CDFA Honors Craig McNamara’s tenure and leadership on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture
After more than 16 years on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, with the last 7 years as Board President, Craig McNamara is stepping down from his position on the Board to participate as a 2018 Fellow in … Continue reading
Update to California Ag Vision Released – Framework for Future Action by the California State Board of Food and Agriculture
From water to labor, the dynamics of farming and ranching continue to change. In this environment, building meaningful relationships is critical to telling the story of California agriculture. I truly believe that California is a better place to live, because … Continue reading
California’s Agricultural Vision – help shape the future…
Nearly eight years ago, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture began a strategic planning process for the state’s agriculture and food system that ultimately led to California Agricultural Vision. Ag Vision was motivated by the rapidly growing list … Continue reading
White House calls for initiative to advance ag research
From the White House blog post “Food and Agriculture for the 21st Century” Summary: The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is calling for a new commitment to research and education in food and agriculture from all sectors. … Continue reading
California agriculture: it’s worth the water – Op-ed co-authored by Secretary Ross in the LA Times
By Karen Ross and Daniel Sumner Pundits here in drought-stricken California have become fond of proclaiming that farms consume 80% of the state’s water and generate only about 2% of its gross domestic product. “Why devote so much of our … Continue reading
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Governor Brown talks about drought and Ag on PBS
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Soil Health – a conversation between Secretary Ross and “Sammy Soil”
The theme of California Ag Day at the State Capitol last week was “Breaking New Ground,” with soil health a key focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross took a moment to discuss the issue with “Sammy Soil,” … Continue reading
Reminder – Ag Day today at State Capitol!
Please join us and tag your photos with #agday2015
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Soil health music video – “Don’t Treat it Like Dirt”
Ag Day 2015 is scheduled for tomorrow at California State Capitol. The theme this year, “Breaking New Ground,” includes soil health, and that’s the subject of this music video produced for the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
New study shows kids eating more healthy food at school – from the USDA
A new study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut shows that children are eating healthier food at school and discarding less food since updated healthy school meal standards took effect in 2012. USDA Secretary … Continue reading
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