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Monthly Archives: January 2020

2019 in Review: Ensuring our Food Supply is Grown to California’s High Standards

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2019 in Review: Cannabis Cultivation Licensing, Compliance and Enforcement

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Food tech could stop rot – from the Chicago Tribune via the Los Angeles Times

By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Imagine bananas that never go bad. To Aidan Mouat, chief executive of Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, it’s not so far-fetched. His company makes a product that extends the shelf life of all sorts of produce — avocados, cherries, … Continue reading

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Opinion: To advance agriculture we must break down silos – from Ag Alert

By Cannon Michael In California, I think we in agriculture sometimes feel like there’s a lot of things stacked against us. We face a lot of regulatory pressure that many of our neighbors don’t feel, and that can push us … Continue reading

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2019 in Review: Protecting Animal Health & Food Safety

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Rose Parade a grand California Grown tradition

By CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Like millions of Californians and people around the world, I have celebrated New Year’s Day by watching TV coverage of the Rose Parade, a time-honored tradition started in 1890 by the Valley Hunt Club. … Continue reading

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2019 in Review: Protecting Crops, Animals and More from Pests and Diseases

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