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Monthly Archives: November 2023

CDFA announces second year of Spanish-language Farm2Food Accelerator Program

CDFA is once again partnering with the NASDA Foundation (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) to launch the second consecutive year of the Spanish language Farm2Food (F2F) Accelerator Program in California. The California F2F Program seeks to support small-scale, specialty crop farmers and food … Continue reading

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Apple Hill going strong and welcoming visitors during busy fall harvest season

For nearly 60 years, Apple Hill has delighted visitors with delicious, crisp apples, fresh squeezed apple cider, and beautiful scenic views. Located along the Sierra foothills near Placerville, the Apple Hill Growers Association represents 50 local family farms. Apple Hill began in … Continue reading

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Why is a yellow card in that tree? Invasive species detection — from the Marin Independent Journal

By James Campbell Have you ever been out on a walk and seen a yellow panel trap attached to a tree? Maybe you have had a pest detection trap in your yard. Perhaps you are like me and wonder what … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross on USDA Agricultural Trade Mission to Southeast Asia

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross This week it was a pleasure to join USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor and more than 25 companies on an agricultural trade mission to Malaysia and Singapore. These markets represent great opportunities for California exports and … Continue reading

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CDFA participates in 9th annual Latino Farmer Conference in Stockton

Representatives from across CDFA divisions and programs were on hand at the ninth annual Latino Farmer Conference on November 1 at the Robert Cabral Ag Center in Stockton. The conference had an emphasis on sustainable agriculture, equity, and resources for … Continue reading

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CDFA’s Farm to School Program and Halloween

CDFA Farm to School Producer Engagement Specialist Michael Ackley-Grady stands beside a table inside the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park during Halloween-themed tours, which ran through yesterday at the mansion. The table contains samples of nature’s candy grown by … Continue reading

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