Monthly Archives: April 2023

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Secretary Ross is leading a climate and trade delegation to Denmark and the Netherlands to focus on building partnerships for California. (Photos: Right — Secretary Ross with US Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal, USDA Under Secretary … Continue reading →

April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (Photo — inspection dog Yeti on the job in San Diego County, alongside handler Jeremy Partch) The purpose of California’s Dog Teams, a joint program between CDFA, the USDA, and county … Continue reading →

SCROLL DOWN to watch a recording of the webinar In recognition of Earth Day this week CDFA is hosting a webinar on biodiversity on farms and ranches. We hope you’ll join us! NOTE — new Zoom log-in information: Link to … Continue reading →

Was your California farming operation impacted by a natural disaster? Or do you live in a California agricultural community that was impacted? Join us for a virtual question-and-answer session to learn more about programs and resources that may be available … Continue reading →

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Secretary Ross is leading a climate and trade delegation to Denmark and the Netherlands to focus on building partnerships for California. As the EU moves forward on an ambitious green transition, Denmark is a leading … Continue reading →

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is leading a climate and trade delegation to Denmark and the Netherlands to focus on building partnerships for California. The Danish Agriculture and Food Council has committed to the goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050. This … Continue reading →

The internet is critical to everyday life. Yet 1 out of 5 Californians lack access to affordable, reliable broadband service, devices, and the skills to use them.  As a result, millions in our state are unable to access essential government services … Continue reading →

While California’s boon of rain and snow this year is a much-needed respite from drought as well a bit of a buffer against the hotter and drier conditions the state is facing over the long-term, the wet weather is bringing … Continue reading →

CDFA and the USDA are hosting a webinar to help California farmers and agricultural communities impacted by current disasters understand programs and resources that may be available to them.   If your farming operation in California was impacted by a natural … Continue reading →

Taken from a USDA news release  CDFA is joining the USDA in declaring April 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month .  This national outreach month is dedicated to highlighting the impact of invasive plant pests and diseases on plants nationwide. … Continue reading →