Category Archives: Uncategorized

Regenerative agriculture, rice fields named for potential in this area By Andrew L. Rypel, UC Davis Ecology Professor California’s water problems are intense; so much so they are often referred to as ‘wicked’ for their extraordinary depth of complexity and … Continue reading →

Governor’s Office News Release Strategy sets key priorities and calls for outcomes with accountabilityClimate Adaptation Strategy launched via interactive website Following the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s release of its latest report on efforts to combat the climate crisis, … Continue reading →

CDFA’s science advisor to the secretary and manager of the Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI), Dr. Amrith Gunasekara, spoke this week at a California Air Resources Board (CARB) virtual workshop on methane reduction. Dr. Gunasekara discussed CDFA efforts … Continue reading →

Today and every day, CDFA thanks California’s farmworkers and recognizes their invaluable contributions to bring food to our tables. We couldn’t do it without them! March 31st is a state holiday to remember the commitment of Cesar Chavez to respect … Continue reading →

California’s “Winter Salad Bowl,” the Imperial Valley, produces an estimated two-thirds of vegetables consumed in the U.S. during the winter months. Farmer Jack Vessey has moved much of his acreage away from furrow irrigation, with the objective of conserving water.

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program (MPPTA) to provide technical assistance to meat and poultry grant applicants and grant-funded projects. Processors and applicants … Continue reading →

Groundwater measures: Local permitting authorities must coordinate with Groundwater Sustainability Agencies to ensure new proposed wells do not compromise existing wells. Permitting streamlined for groundwater recharge projects that help to refill aquifers when rains come. Governor’s Office news release Following … Continue reading →

CDFA was welcomed today to the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program Technical Advisory Council. The council is a centralized source of information and resources to assist decision makers at the state, regional, and local levels as they work together … Continue reading →