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Monthly Archives: February 2023

Save the date! Ag Day on March 21

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CDFA teaming up with Department of Pesticide Regulation for webinars on Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap

The Department of Pesticide Regulation, in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, will host webinars on February 28 and March 2 to provide information on the recommendations in the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap for urban and agricultural environments. The … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross joins state officials at panel discussion on UC Merced farmworker health study

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Reminder — Census of Ag Deadline is Feb 6

California farmers and ranchers are reminded that the deadline to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture is just a few days away. CDFA and the USDA National Agricultural Statistics service urge all producers in the state to take the time … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross comments on FDA redesign of Human Foods Program

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a redesign of its Human Foods Program to focus on protecting and promoting a safe, nutritious U.S. food supply that more quickly adapts to an ever-changing and evolving environment, while centralizing authority … Continue reading

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