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Monthly Archives: April 2023

A look at tomato production on National Tomato Day

It’s National Tomato Day! California produces nearly all the processing tomatoes in the United States. In 2022, California growers led the nation in tomato production with 1.5 million tons, at a value of nearly $1.2 billion. As we celebrate one … Continue reading

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CDFA and State Board of Food and Agriculture launch Ag Vision for the Next Decade

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California State Board of Food and Agriculture are announcing a bold plan for the future: Ag Vision for the Next Decade. Ag Vision centers on growing opportunity – for farmers and … Continue reading

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Registration open for May summit meeting on feed strategies and the reduction of methane emissions

All interested parties are invited to register for the State of the Science Summit: Feed Strategies to Reduce Enteric Emissions, May 2-3, 2023, in the UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom. The summit will be cohosted by the California … Continue reading

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross to host “Ag Vision for the Next Decade” Webinar on April 6th

Plan Takes Aim on Building Opportunity for California and Climate Action https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84592921932Passcode: CalAg2023!

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