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Monthly Archives: July 2020

COVID-19 webinar series offered to agriculture by Western Growers

As California enters peak summer harvest season, there is increasing concern over the potential impact of COVID-19 on the agricultural workforce. To minimize the risks of disruption to our farms and food supply, the CDC and U.S. Department of Labor … Continue reading

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Imperial County produce company stepping up to assist California families in need

By CDFA secretary Karen Ross Two months ago Governor Gavin Newsom announced initiatives to combat food insecurity in California, including new funding to expand the California Association of Food Bank’s Farm to Family Program. Additionally, CDFA introduced a #FarmersFeedtheNeed social … Continue reading

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