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Monthly Archives: March 2019

Sea Urchin Commission to move forward

Following a referendum among producers, or divers, CDFA is announcing a continuation of the Sea Urchin Commission for the next five years. The Commission is a California marketing program overseen by CDFA and authorized to conduct promotion and public relations, … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross joins Ag Council for 100th anniversary recognition, receives honor

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Secretary Ross named California Agriculturalist of the Year

News Release from the California State Fair In celebrating the tradition and innovation of the State’s number one industry, agriculture, the California State Fair Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Agricultural Advisory Council, selects Karen Ross, Secretary of … Continue reading

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Michelin takes deep interest in California food scene

Op-ed in Sacramento Bee by Secretary Ross and Caroline Beteta California cuisine has long embodied the state’s spirit of discovery and unrivaled agricultural foundation. A bounty of fresh ingredients has fused with creative inspiration from diverse sources to make the … Continue reading

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Every meal is a celebration: An appreciation of the work CDFA does in support of agriculture

I had a nice breakfast today. Covered all of my food groups. It was fresh and tasty – which is pretty easy to do in California, even when we’re just emerging from winter. And I thought, as I often do … Continue reading

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#CDFACentennial – Introducing the Centennial Reflections video series

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a state agency in 2019. Throughout the year this blog will feature a number of items to commemorate this milestone. Today we are introducing the Centennial Reflections … Continue reading

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Video: Lundberg Farms – recipient of 2018 Leopold Conservation Award

Note – Lundberg Farms vice-president Bryce Lundberg is a member of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. Information about the Leopold Conservation Award is available here.

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