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CDFA Farm to School regional staff help expand network, connect farmers to schools

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food service employees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. Did you know CDFA’s Farm to School Program has regional … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross joins in signing of historic MOU for Northern California watershed health

State and federal government agencies signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday at California Natural Resources Agency headquarters, advancing long-term watershed health through floodplain restoration in the Sacramento River Basin. The agreement brings together partners from agriculture, water, flood … Continue reading

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FIRA USA ag robotics and automation show this week in Woodland — Secretary Ross and CA Board of Food and Agriculture help get event started

Note: The FIRA USA event taking place in Woodland from October 22-24, is free and open to all growers. The third annual FIRA USA event in Woodland, California, held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds (October 22 to 24), is a … Continue reading

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Farm to School Month — Palm Springs schools strengthen nutritional programs through local food connections

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food serviceemployees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join inthe celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) received CDFA Farm to … Continue reading

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross meets with New Zealand Ambassador

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross met with New Zealand Ambassador Rosemary Banks and Consul-General Katja Ackerley during a recent visit to Sacramento. CDFA and New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industry signed on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Sustainable Agricultural Cooperation in … Continue reading

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Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight — Brisa Ranch

As Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15) draws to a close, CDFA would like to profile Brisa Ranch of Pescadero (San Mateo County) and its co-owner, Veronica Mazariegos-Anastassiou. Growing up with roots in Guatemala and Venezuela, Veronica’s journey into agriculture … Continue reading

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Peru — building soil in the desert

CDFA secretary Karen Ross visited Peru this week as part of a Climate Smart Agriculture Policy Mission focusing on expanding collaboration on innovation, on-farm practices, and technologies to assist California’s specialty crop growers in adapting to climate change. By CDFA secretary Karen … Continue reading

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October 10 – World Mental Health Day

This is World Mental Health Day, and CDFA wants to remind farmers, farmworkers, and the ag community that mental health matters. CDFA offers a website with resources to support mental wellness in the agriculture community and beyond. We join our … Continue reading

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Farm to School Month — incorporating produce into school meal programs in San Luis Obispo

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food service employees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. The organization Slow Money San Luis Obispo (SLO) … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross, Climate Smart Ag delegation visit Peru

CDFA secretary Karen Ross is in Peru as part of a Climate Smart Agriculture Policy Mission focusing on expanding collaboration on innovation, on-farm practices, and technologies to assist California’s specialty crop growers in adapting to climate change. Here are some comments from … Continue reading

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