Monthly Archives: April 2022

Taken a Governor’s Office news release Amid intensifying climate impacts, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has released an Extreme Heat Action Plan outlining a strategic and comprehensive set of state actions to adapt and strengthen resilience to … Continue reading →

Dr. Edie Marshall, manager of CDFA’s landmark Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program, has been appointed to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Antimicrobials, a select group of national experts on this issue. The AVMA is the nation’s leading … Continue reading →

From an interview on the PPIC Water Policy Blog Julie Rentner is president of River Partners, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing life back to California’s rivers and communities. With the state in the grip of an historic drought, and increasingly … Continue reading →

From a Port of Oakland news release Port of Oakland’s new, temporary container yard is getting federal help in the form of financial relief for its customers. The USDA is providing agricultural and other exporters assistance in covering expenses for … Continue reading →

Please join Secretary Ross and CDFA science experts today at noon for an Earth Day webinar on agency environmental programs: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86165655320 Passcode: CDFA@2022

A new tool designed to provide farmers and ranchers with key information about climate smart agriculture programs is now available online. The tool features a user-friendly map for users to explore, screen and efficiently identify regions for analysis, comparison and … Continue reading →

Welcome to Earth Week! With the annual Earth Day recognition coming on April 22, CDFA is taking this opportunity to discuss its environmental stewardship work throughout the week. Because agriculture is dependent on a healthy and stable environment, environmental quality … Continue reading →