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Monthly Archives: April 2017
CDFA to host FundMatch webinar on April 25th for California food businesses – learn, connect and compete in export markets
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in coordination with the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) will be holding a webinar on federal market development programs designed to assist California companies in expanding export sales. The webinar will … Continue reading
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Photos: California drought, then and now – from the San Jose Mercury News
California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared an end to the state’s water emergency following a five-year drought, thanks to a historically wet winter. Getty Images photographer Justin Sullivan recently revisited areas of California he photographed at the height of the … Continue reading
Orange County citrus trees threatened by citrus pest and disease – from the Orange County Register
CDFA is observing Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month throughout April. The USDA, CDFA and organizations across the agricultural spectrum are reminding the public about the risks that invasive plant pests, diseases and harmful weeds pose to America’s crops and forests—and how … Continue reading
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Bats, allies to farmers, return home to roost in spring
From the University of California’s Division of Agriuclture and Natural Resources (ANR): Bats, those night-flying creatures of horror film fame, are beginning to migrate back to the Central Valley. It is an annual journey for most bats, flying south for the … Continue reading
Video: Protecting by Collecting – CDFA’s collections of pests, weeds, other organisms help protect our food supply
This video is part of CDFA’s observance of Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month throughout April. USDA, CDFA and organizations across the agricultural spectrum are reminding the public about the risks that invasive plant pests, diseases and harmful weeds pose to America’s crops and … Continue reading
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CDFA introduces industrial hemp FAQs
The California Industrial Hemp Farming Act became effective on January 1, 2017. CDFA is developing a program to administer this new law. The first step of this process is to establish an Industrial Hemp Advisory Board. With assistance from the board, … Continue reading
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A Farm Bill for our planet
CDFA is in the midst of preparing California’s recommendations for the 2018 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is renewed every five years and serves as the policy guideline for food and farming in the United States. The legislation touches all … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Farm Bill, Uncategorized
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CDFA Career Fair attracts 100+ job seekers, from students to scientists
CDFA held its second annual career fair at its Gateway Oaks offices in Sacramento on April 7, 2017. Job openings cover the full spectrum of programs at CDFA, including plant and animal health; dairy food safety; weights and measures; alternative fuels; information … Continue reading
CARB opens grant solicitation for Off-Road Mobile Agricultural Equipment Trade-Up Pilot Project in the San Joaquin Valley
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pleased to announce its Grant Solicitation for the Off-Road Mobile Agricultural Equipment Trade-Up Pilot Project in the San Joaquin Valley (Trade-Up Pilot Project). The solicitation includes the option for a new Grant Agreement … Continue reading
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