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Experts say improving soil health would benefit climate — from Western Farm Press
Note — The 6th annual meeting of the Soil Health Institute was held last week. Story by Lee Allen Organizers called it “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life,” because soil is a living, life-giving natural resource — one that needs to be … Continue reading
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Beef producers eye climate-neutral production by 2040 — from Agri-Pulse
By Spencer Chase The nation’s largest beef industry group says it wants to demonstrate the sector’s ability to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas production in less than 20 years. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association rolled out sustainability goals Thursday at the Cattle … Continue reading
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Jennifer Lester Moffitt Confirmed to Serve as USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs
Congratulations to CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt, who has been confirmed as USDA’s new Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs! We are all so proud of our friend and colleague, Jenny Lester Moffit, who has been confirmed by the … Continue reading
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Enhanced swine fever surveillance efforts in California
By California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones Due to outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) virus in Europe, Asia and the Dominican Republic, and the presence of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) virus in the same region, there are serious concerns … Continue reading
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Community Alliance for Family Farmers emergency fund for drought and pandemic relief
Note — This program is utilizing funds from the California Underserved and Small Producers Program (CUSP), administered by CDFA. —- With many small farms still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and deepening impacts felt from the drought, Community Alliance with … Continue reading
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Join CDFA in recognizing National Farmers’ Market Week, August 1-7
Video in Spanish Visit this link for a list of Certified Farmers’ Markets in California.
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USDA makes investment in drought-parched Klamath River Basin
From a USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist agricultural producers impacted by worsening drought conditions in the Klamath River Basin. The announcement comes as U.S. Secretary … Continue reading
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Tree Nut Growers: 2021 Navel Orangeworm Survey has begun
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division is releasing the 2021 Navel Orangeworm Program Survey to growers. The survey addresses the development of new tools to detect and control navel orangeworm in tree … Continue reading
‘The Business of Farming’ – USDA and partners offer regional workshops to support black and urban farmers and ranchers
The USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Initiative and the USDA Farm Service Agency are collaborating with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and regional partners to offer three regional workshops to support underserved farmers and ranchers by providing … Continue reading
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COVID Vaccination: Visit MyTurn.ca.gov
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross: “We can all do this together. Please visit MyTurn.ca.gov to learn more about vaccinations. All of us can be part of the solution.”