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Bakersfield dairy farmers embrace climate smart technology

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

For second generation dairy farmer Felix Echeverria, dairy farming is a family affair. His father, an immigrant from Spain’s Basque country, began milking cows in Southern California in the early 1950’s. Since then, Mr. Echeverria and his brother Johnny, have … Continue reading →

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Video – Climate Smart Ag in action at Giacomazzi Farms

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) investments in irrigation technology and other advancements through its State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) are explored in this video about Giacomazzi Farms. Through the SWEEP program, CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming … Continue reading →

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Climate Smart Agriculture – Chile trip concludes

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

We ended our Climate Smart Agriculture delegation visit last week by visiting the La Serena region of Chile. This region, North of Santiago, is a cool season agricultural region very similar to Ventura and Salinas, California. This region received little rain during … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross welcomes delegation from Mexico, stresses importance of ag in achieving climate change goals

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California Department of Food And Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross addressed a delegation of Cochran fellows from the United Mexican States this morning at CDFA headquarters in Sacramento. Ross spoke on the importance of bolstering the relationship between Mexico and California … Continue reading →

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Update on climate change programs from CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA recently issued this newsletter to provide updates about programs in its Office of Environmental Farming Initiatives. The Healthy Soils Program OEFI has a new program that aims to improve soil health by increasing soil carbon and reducing atmospheric greenhouse … Continue reading →

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Aguiar-Curry supports cap-and-trade extension – from the Davis Enterprise

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, voted in favor of landmark legislation Monday to extend California’s cap-and-trade program. The package includes AB 398 by Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, D-Coachella; AB 617 by Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens; and ACA 1 by Assembly Republican … Continue reading →

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CDFA Honors Environmental Farming Science Advisory Panel Member Luana Kiger on Her Retirement

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel (Science Panel), appointed by CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, has the critical job of assessing and documenting agriculture’s positive impacts on the environment. The group examines issues like ecosystem services and how they relate to agriculture. The … 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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California & Australia: Climate Smart Agriculture Webinar – June 19th

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Although California and Australia are on opposite hemispheres, our climates – and the associated challenges — are profoundly similar. As California continues to lead the nation in agricultural production, we must look to our international partners to find innovate ways … Continue reading →

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To Fight Climate Change, Heal the Ground – From the NY Times

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California Today: To Fight Climate Change, Heal the Ground By:Mike McPhate The climate change fight has focused largely on cutting emissions. But California is now considering another solution: dirt. Whereas an overabundance of carbon in the air has been disrupting … Continue reading →

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