Monthly Archives: March 2024

Link to story in Ag Alert To advance farm-to-school projects statewide, CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork announced it is accepting applications for up to $52.8 million in grant funding. The deadline to apply for the 2023-24 California Farm to … Continue reading →

Next Tuesday, March 19, The State Capitol grounds will come alive with fresh food, farm animals, and entertainment at the annual Ag Day celebration. This year, CDFA and its partners are thrilled to highlight the “Next-Gen Tools, Talent, and Tech” … Continue reading →

On International Women’s Day (today, March 8), CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recognizes the vital role that women play in agriculture. Women are centrally connected to farming and ranching every step of the way and have a long tradition in that … Continue reading →

This is National Weights and Measures Week (March 1-7), and CDFA is marking the occasion by highlighting recent groundbreaking work to help extend California’s electric vehicle charging network. The work addresses a major challenge faced by EV owners — a … Continue reading →

March is Women’s History Month! CDFA celebrates the substantial contributions of women in agriculture, including marketing, land use, crop production, record keeping, financial management, and engagement in policy. Women are centrally connected to agriculture every step of the way. Did … Continue reading →

As we conclude the celebration of Black History Month (Feb 1 – Mar 1), CDFA recognizes the Ujamaa Farmer Collective of Yolo County, which recently acquired 22 acres in Woodland. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross toured the property and visited with … Continue reading →