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Monthly Archives: December 2011

Fresno Bee – Raw milk dairy could resume production soon

http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/12/06/2640248/organic-dairy-near-kerman-could.html Organic Pastures dairy near Kerman – under state quarantine for three weeks – could resume producing its raw milk products soon, if it passes a final round of testing by the state. The dairy’s products were recalled by the … Continue reading

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Environmental stewardship commitment reflected on CDFA web site

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/environmentalstewardship/index.html CDFA joins the farmers and ranchers of California in a commitment to produce and protect a consistent, high quality food supply for all Californians, and for distribution throughout the world. Farmers and ranchers are stewards of the land and … Continue reading

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News Release – Oriental fruit fly treatment program in Los Angeles County

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is preparing for an Oriental fruit fly (OFF) eradication program in the North hollywood/Burbank area of Los Angeles County. Treatment of the Oriental fruit fly  primarily relies upon a process known as “male … Continue reading

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News Release – Members sought for 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Review Committee

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is pleased to announce the opportunity to serve as a reviewer on the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee. The role of the Technical Review Committee is to … Continue reading

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