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Monthly Archives: September 2025

Secretary Ross joins CA GROWN in Celebrating California Wine Month and State’s 175th Birthday

From a CA GROWN news release This September there’s more than one reason to raise a glass. September 1 kicked off California Wine Month, officially designated by the California State Legislature as a statewide recognition of one of the world’s … Continue reading

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California and Denmark connect on bioeconomy

This week, CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong joined a California delegation in Denmark to focus on building academic and business collaborations on the bioeconomy.  California and Denmark share a commitment to fostering a bio-based economy, using agriculture and other industry sectors … Continue reading

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CDFA Recognizes September as National Food Safety Education Month

CDFA recognizes September as National Food Safety Education Month with a continuing commitment to food safety education across California. For example, the CDFA Produce Safety Program’s goals are to “educate before and while we regulate,” and to support California produce … Continue reading

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Honoring the People of California Agriculture this Labor Day

This Labor Day, Secretary Karen Ross shares a message of gratitude for the hardworking people who keep California agriculture moving forward.

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