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Ag exporters get federal assistance at Port of Oakland

From a Port of Oakland news release Port of Oakland’s new, temporary container yard is getting federal help in the form of financial relief for its customers. The USDA is providing agricultural and other exporters assistance in covering expenses for … Continue reading

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#EarthDay2022 message from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross

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#EarthDay2022 webinar today!

Please join Secretary Ross and CDFA science experts today at noon for an Earth Day webinar on agency environmental programs: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86165655320 Passcode: CDFA@2022

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Secretary Ross joins Land O’Lakes for 100th anniversary celebration

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#EarthWeek2022 — New Online Tool Streamlines Application Process for Climate Smart Ag Programs 

A new tool designed to provide farmers and ranchers with key information about climate smart agriculture programs is now available online. The tool features a user-friendly map for users to explore, screen and efficiently identify regions for analysis, comparison and … Continue reading

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#EarthWeek2022 — CDFA’s commitment to climate change adaptation and environmental stewardship

Welcome to Earth Week! With the annual Earth Day recognition coming on April 22, CDFA is taking this opportunity to discuss its environmental stewardship work throughout the week. Because agriculture is dependent on a healthy and stable environment, environmental quality … Continue reading

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Southern California high school adds beekeeping to curriculum — from the Orange County Register

By Grace Toohey Mayra Bahena had always been told to try to stay away from bees. But then the Westminster High junior found herself head-to-toe in a white beekeeping suit, accepting thousands of bees on behalf of her high school’s … Continue reading

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In advance of Mental Health Awareness Month, CDFA launches website with mental health resources for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers

The events of the last two years have shined a light on the pressures faced by California farmers, ranchers and farmworkers, and created a greater appreciation for their accomplishments. Many of these pressures are impacted by factors out of their … Continue reading

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UC Davis ranks among best in world for veterinary science and agriculture

From the UC Davis web site By Julia Ann Easley Once again, University of California, Davis, leadership in the fields of veterinary science, and agriculture and forestry has been recognized — this time in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by … Continue reading

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CDFA welcomes Arturo Barajas to the Sacramento County Fair Board

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