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Monthly Archives: June 2023
Food safety reminders for the holiday weekend
From a USDA news release Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine to ensure a healthy and happy Fourth of July. “Recent USDA consumer behavior studies have shown that individuals don’t always properly wash … Continue reading
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Rural Energy Improvements — USDA offering grants and loans for eligible projects, including drought recovery
Application window opens June 30 Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) funds from the USDA can be used to help those impacted by California’s drought. Projects to assist with irrigation, such as energy efficient pumps, may be eligible for funding. … Continue reading
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Storm Assistance for Immigrants: CA Dept. of Social Services can help with housing, food, transportation costs
In response to the series of storms across our state from December 2022 through April 2023, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is providing state-funded storm recovery services to provide disaster relief case management and direct assistance to eligible … Continue reading
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Pollinator Week wrap-up: Just how important are pollinators?
Pollinator Week is June 19-25, 2023 Out of 115 commonly grown food crops around the world, 87 use animal/insect pollinators. The U.S. grows over 100 crop plants that are pollinated by these creatures; of these, 90 are pollinated by honey … Continue reading
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Secretary Ross announces $20 million fairgrounds resilience grant at Antelope Valley Fair
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined local leaders, FFA students and fair supporters at the Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center yesterday to announce details of a $20 million grant through the state’s Fairgrounds Resilience Centers Program. The funding will … Continue reading
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Salinas Biological Summit Day 2 – Focus on Opportunity, Investment and Innovation
A great group of speakers highlighted Day 2 of the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit, as growers and agricultural stakeholders gathered to hear about the exciting potential biologicals can have within sustainable pest management. On the “Meet the Innovators” panel, speakers … Continue reading
Pollinator Week June 19-25 – CDFA committed to supporting the health of multiple pollinating species
It’s Pollinator Week! Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and bats provide one out of every three bites of food we eat. We’re acknowledging this annual week of special recognition by highlighting awardees of CDFA’s Pollinator Habitat Program, which was established by … Continue reading
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Salinas Biological Summit Launches to Sold-Out Crowd
The 2023 Salinas Biological Summit is showcasing international solutions for improving soil and plant health, offering growers an overview of opportunities biologicals have to improve crop yield and protect against plant pests and diseases. With international representation from nine countries, … Continue reading
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Certified Farmers’ Markets show benefits of buying local produce and developing relationships with farmers
CDFA encourages all Californians to shop at Certified Farmers’ Markets to experience the healthy benefits of purchasing local produce and developing relationships with area farmers. This video is of a recent Saturday morning at the Davis Farmers Market in Davis, … Continue reading
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CDFA celebrates Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery. This day in history has been recognized as Juneteenth (“June” + “nineteenth”) and celebrates this … Continue reading
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