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Secretary Ross meets international chefs on California Grown tour

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (center in photo) met chefs from around the world–and an international sommelier–as they began an agritourism tour of California this week. The tour is sponsored by California Grown and program partners and is intended to introduce … Continue reading

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Late August deadline for grant applications for CDFA manure management programs

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation is currently accepting grant applications from commercial dairies and livestock operations for manure management projects.   Individual grant applicants can receive up to $2.85 million in awards per project. The awards would fund … Continue reading

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Smart Irrigation Month — Central Valley almond farmer uses innovative approach

As Smart Irrigation Month reaches its conclusion, CDFA is profiling innovative water-saving approaches at a Central Valley almond orchard. CDFA facilitates water-efficiency improvements through its State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, or SWEEP.

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Secretary Ross welcomes agriculture pageant participants to CDFA

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Reducing food waste a key climate strategy — video from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization

Agriculture interests from around the world gathered in Rome this week for a United Nations Food Systems Summit. The topics included reducing food waste, which, as shown in this video, can be a key element in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Lowering the boom on illegal fireworks — CDFA teamed up with San Bernardino County Fire to confiscate more than three tons prior to July 4th

CDFA teamed up with the San Bernardino County Fire Department over a series of weekends in May, June and July to intercept illegal fireworks at the Mountain Pass Border Station (I-15). The effort resulted in more than three-tons (6,133 lbs) … Continue reading

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CDFA Resilient Food System Infrastructure Webinar Tomorrow – July 25

Funding to expand capacity for processing, aggregation and distribution of agricultural products to create more and better markets for producers. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EfxQW3xVQxONCQgcq6z_Jg#/registration

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Conserving Natural Resources: Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative offers farmer and rancher support at seven regional offices

As part of CDFA’s work to facilitate stewardship of water and natural resources, the agency is pleased to discuss recent developments in the Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative. A three-year, collaborative effort between CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program, UC Agriculture … Continue reading

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Smart Irrigation Month — California strawberry farmers set an excellent example

July has been declared Smart Irrigation Month, and CDFA is profiling water-saving approaches at a strawberry farm in Santa Maria. CDFA facilitates water-efficiency improvements through its State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, or SWEEP.

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CDFA program promotes healthy diets and food security through purchases of fruits and vegetables

Two recently released reports detail how CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) improves opportunities for healthy diets and food security by helping more people purchase fruits and vegetables. “CDFA is a proud partner in helping California’s underserved populations afford healthy … Continue reading

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