Monthly Archives: December 2024

California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December 24 and in the early morning hours of December 25. The application was filed with CDFA Animal … Continue reading →

CDFA secretary Karen Ross recently paid visits to agency departments to wish employees happy holidays and thank them for their service to the people of California. She also shared these thoughts.

News Release from Governor Newsom What you need to know: Following the spread of Bird Flu in sixteen states, including in California and outside the Central Valley, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency today to further enhance the state’s … Continue reading →

From a USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to award $21.5 million for 117 projects through the Resilient Food … Continue reading →

CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program Manager Nick Young was recently awarded the Presidential Distinguished Service Award by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) — the first person from California to receive the award in the organization’s 77-year … Continue reading →

CDFA staff members recently took part in the 2024 California State Employees Food Drive by volunteering at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. The CDFA team separated bulk elbow macaroni into one-pound bags, vacuum-sealed them, then applied stickers to … Continue reading →

CDFA’s Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program, created by legislation in 2017, provides leadership in animal health circles for innovative approaches to antibiotic resistance and responsible use of medications. The program looks closely at antibiotic sales, surveys producers about on-farm practices, … Continue reading →

In honor of Healthy Soils Week (December 2-6), CDFA joined legislators, their staff members, and stakeholders for a tour of farms in Yolo County to see greenhouse gas-reducing healthy soil practices in action. Farmers who have received healthy soils grants … Continue reading →

Healthy Soils Week is underway! We’re celebrating the incredible role that soil plays in California’s sustainable agriculture. This year’s theme, “A Circular Economy for Healthy Soils,” spotlights how transforming waste into valuable resources can strengthen soil health for generations to … Continue reading →