Monthly Archives: September 2024

CDFA is pleased to announce the publication of a California Native American Tribe Listening Session Report. The report can be found on the CDFA Farm Equity homepage. The report is the result of a two-year collaboration with the Intertribal Agriculture … Continue reading →

CDFA joined in celebrating the 57th annual California Native American Day at the State Capitol today, where attendees gathered to honor the contributions and culture of California’s Native American communities. This year’s theme, “Recognizing 100 Years of Citizenship and the … Continue reading →

Climate Week NYC continues this week with a wide range of activities, and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross has made appearances to speak about California’s innovative Farm to School programming as well as challenges and opportunities with climate adaptation. Secretary Ross … Continue reading →

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is at Climate Week NYC and participated today in a panel discussion co-hosted by Food Tank and the Natural Resources Defense Council. The discussion, “Building Healthy Soils, Reducing Food Waste, and Protecting Pollinators from Pesticides,” touched … Continue reading →

News Release from Governor Newsom’s office What you need to know: A new report shows California greenhouse gas emissions declined across most sectors in 2022 – and declined a whopping 20% since 2000. The decrease in emissions took place even as … Continue reading →

In recognition of  September as Guide Dog Awareness Month, CDFA’s Disability Advisory Committee has been welcoming furry, trained canine guests to agency headquarters. A recent event was a collaboration with the California Association of Guide Dog Users, a division of the National … Continue reading →

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program brings proven economic and environmental benefits to California food producers and communities, according to a new report authored by researchers from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Berkeley, the Food Insight Group, … Continue reading →

Several CDFA employees volunteered yesterday at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services,  helping to bag fresh produce and sort non-perishable food items. September is Hunger Action Month, and CDFA is proud to join forces in the fight against hunger in … Continue reading →

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross has concluded a trip to Vietnam along with USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor and a business delegation. The group had a series of visits and meetings with government officials and importers of U.S. agricultural products. A … Continue reading →

Welcome to National Honey Month! Celebrated each September, this is a month to focus more clearly on US beekeeping, the beekeeping industry, and the use of honey as a natural and beneficial sweetener. California ranks third in the country in … Continue reading →