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Monthly Archives: June 2016

Nominations being accepted for 2016 GEELA Awards

The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) is California’s highest environmental honor. The program recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable, voluntary contributions in conserving California’s precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, … Continue reading

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A look at this week’s California State Board of Food and Agriculture meetings

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held two meetings this week in the Bay Area to discuss some of the latest developments in Ag technology as well as solutions to address food waste. Board President Craig McNamara fills … Continue reading

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From the USDA blog – California farmers count every drop with efficient technlogies

Despite hopes for a drenching from El Niño, California farmers are facing another drought year in 2016.  Even after four years of the worst drought on record, California farm output was a record $54 billion in 2015, accounting for more … Continue reading

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