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Monthly Archives: March 2023

Agricultural trade and climate cooperation highlighted in Japan

As California’s trade mission to Japan kicked off this week, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross participated in a series of meeting and events underscoring the deep cooperation between California and Japan. One of first stops was a meeting with Japan’s Ministry … Continue reading

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Governor Newsom issues executive order to use floodwater to recharge and store groundwater

News release from Governor Newsom’s office Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to enable local water agencies and other water users to capture water from the latest round of storms to recharge state groundwater supplies.  The order suspends regulations … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross on International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day, a day celebrated to specifically recognize the achievements of women. This day was officially designated by the United Nations in 1977. In California and throughout the world, women play a pivotal role in shaping policy … Continue reading

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross issues statement on today’s announcement by the Department of Water Resources regarding “Groundwater Sustainability Plan Determinations”

“On average, groundwater provides roughly half the water we use as Californians, so implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is crucial to achieving future water resilience. The Groundwater Sustainability Plan determinations released today demonstrate the extremely complex issues within … Continue reading

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What touches everyone’s life? Weights and measures

National Weights and Measures Week is March 1-7 By Kristin Macey, Director of CDFA’s Division of Measurement Standards This is one week out of the year where we shine a light on the ultimate touchpoint in your life – weights … Continue reading

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