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Monthly Archives: August 2024
Celebrating new school meal options as new school year begins
From a USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture joined the U.S. Department of Education this week, along with education, parent, and school-meal partner organizations to host a virtual pep rally to celebrate the back-to-school season and thank the … Continue reading
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CDFA Produce Safety Program debuts new farm data website
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) has launched its new Farm Data Repository website for California farms and farm inspections to support statewide compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. Also known … Continue reading
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Video — Secretary Ross at young farmer roundtable discussion
A roundtable discussion with young farmers was hosted this week by the Center for Land Based Learning. The event featured CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small, USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt, … Continue reading
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Celebrating California Farmworker Day – August 26: Honoring the Work of the California Farmworker Foundation
August 26 is a day of reflection in California as we celebrate California Farmworker Day. This day is dedicated to highlighting, remembering, and appreciating the work that farmworkers contribute daily in California to provide the food that nourishes families and … Continue reading
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Farm-to-School program boosts school nutrition with fresh, locally sourced foods — approach working well in Tulare County
Thanks to a grant from CDFA’s Farm to School Incubator Program, the Porterville Unified School District in Tulare County is bridging the gap between local farms and school cafeterias to bring fresh, sustainable fruits and vegetables to students’ plates. The … Continue reading
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Reminder — CDFA to host listening session on definition of “Regenerative Agriculture” on Aug 22
On Thursday, August 22, CDFA will host a listening session dedicated to defining the term “regenerative agriculture.” As part of this process, CDFA established a 14-member work group to develop a draft definition for consideration by the State Board of … Continue reading
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California Peaches and Nectarines Arrive in Vietnam! New Export Market Opens for California Products
Last month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam had granted market access for California peaches and nectarines as part of ongoing trade negotiations. This week the first shipments from California arrived in Vietnam, along with promotional … Continue reading
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A Tribute to the California Tomato, a modern miracle from the Sacramento Valley — from the Sacramento Bee
By Tom Philp The list of California innovations is long and famous. The semiconductor, the internet, Hollywood, aerospace, renewable energy, Disneyland, Apple and, of recent, artificial intelligence. Yet one achievement has been horribly overlooked. Its genius did not come from … Continue reading
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Bringing local mushrooms to certified farmers’ markets — Northern California couple expands offerings beyond commonly-known varieties
In this video, meet Kyle and Lilly Kendall of Placerville CA. They produce a variety of mushrooms that bring distinctive flavors as well as nutritional value to their many customers in Northern California.
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National Farmer’s Market Week — Sacramento market voted best in California, third in nation. From KCRA 3 TV
In recognition of National Farmers Market Week (August 4-10), CDFA congratulates Sacramento’s Midtown Farmers’ Market for being voted #1 in California and #3 in the US, in voting sponsored by American Farmland Trust and promoted by CDFA. The Midtown market … Continue reading
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