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Monthly Archives: September 2021

Central Valley technology initiatives preparing students at all levels for tech careers throughout the ag value chain

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Last week it was my pleasure to participate in an event at Reedley College called AgTechX.  It was co-sponsored by Western Growers, which earlier this year announced an exciting new collaboration—the Global Harvest Automation Initiative–aiming … Continue reading

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California and Baja California – Growing International Collaboration

Today, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross met with Governor-Elect of Baja Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda to discuss agricultural cooperation, workforce development, climate smart agriculture, and technical assistance. California and Baja share many agricultural characteristics and opportunities for collaboration. The Governor-Elect … Continue reading

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New detections of West Nile Virus in California horses – prevention tips from CDFA

A total of five California horses have tested positive in recent weeks for West Nile Virus, all in the Central Valley. One of the horses is deceased, and only one had been vaccinated. Horse owners are encouraged to have their … Continue reading

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