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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Virginia Jameson, Deputy Secretary for Climate and Working Lands, are in Belém, Brazil this week for COP30, the United Nations’ annual climate summit. California is a global leader in climate-smart agriculture and remains a steadfast … Continue reading →

Pictured: Secretary Karen Ross (third from left), along with California State Assemblymember Chris Rogers (fourth from left), Assemblymember Damon Connolly (fifth from right); Andy Berliner (founder and CEO of Amy’s Kitchen, center); also included, Amy’s Kitchen staff and California Energy … Continue reading →

At CDFA we take great pride when we discover practices and standards utilized here in California are sources of inspiration beyond our borders. Recently, India’s Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry & Dairying Government released its draft “Guidelines/SOP for Blood Transfusion … Continue reading →

By Gabriel Dillard Fresno County is the No. 1 farm county in the nation, its farms selling a record $9.03 billion worth of production in 2024 — up nearly 6% from the previous year. When it comes to total economic impact, … Continue reading →

CDFA joined a USDA trade mission to Mexico this week. Deputy Secretary Rachael O’Brien was able to connect with Mexican and U.S. government officials as well as meet with key trading partners in the bakery, retail, and produce sectors. The delegation … Continue reading →

CDFA Deputy Secretary Rachel O’Brien is participating in the U.S. – Mexico Agribusiness Trade Mission occurring this week in Mexico City. The trade mission is highlighting trade opportunities and business connections with the United States’ largest bilateral trading partner. The USDA … Continue reading →

This October, we’re celebrating California’s fall harvest season, along with California Farmer and Farmworker Month – 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 … Continue reading →

As CDFA continues the celebration of October as National Farm to School Month, we’re highlighting two-time California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program grantee Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Union School District (YCJUSD), in San Bernardino County. YCJUSD started purchasing oranges and kiwi … Continue reading →

This October, we’re celebrating California’s fall harvest season, along with California Farmer and Farmworker Month – 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 … Continue reading →