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Monthly Archives: October 2025

Agritourism – the Central Valley’s Best Pumpkin Patches

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

This October, we’re celebrating California’s fall harvest season by exploring the people, places, and flavors that make our state’s agriculture special. In partnership with CA GROWN’s new digital hub — Experience California Agriculture — we’re highlighting farm adventures across the … Continue reading →

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Farm-to-School Month Grantee Spotlight: Santa Ana Unified

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

As part of CDFA’s Farm-to-School Month celebrations, we’re highlighting an awardee in our Farm-to-School Incubator Grant Program, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) in Orange County. The school district is a two-time grantee that has procured over 430,000 pounds … Continue reading →

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Hispanic Heritage Month — Javier Zamora’s Journey from Farmworker to Farm Owner

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is proud to partner with California Grown during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) to highlight the stories of Latino and Hispanic farmers who help feed our state and nation. Through this collaboration, we’re celebrating the … Continue reading →

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CDFA Celebrates National Farm to School Month! 

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

California is proud to celebrate National Farm to School Month this October! By combining local food purchasing, hands-on food education and climate-smart agriculture, CDFA’s Farm to School Program helps food system leaders transform school food for the better. Read on … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: CDFA Panel Discussion Reflects on Language, Identity and Community 

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

Pictured: (L-R) Carla Sanchez; Undersecretary Christine Birdsong; Steph Jamis; Ana Chan; top monitor, Artemio Armenta In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), CDFA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Office of Civil Rights hosted a … Continue reading →

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