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Tag Archives: agriculture
Final State Water Action Plan Released: Outlines California’s Near- and Long-Term Water Priorities – News Release
http://resources.ca.gov/docs/Final_Water_Action_Plan_Press_Release_1-27-14.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As California experiences one of the driest winters on record, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture released the final California Water Action Plan, laying … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Conservation, Environment, Uncategorized
Tagged agriculture, Water
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Growing California video series – “Fun, Food, Festivals”
The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Fun, Food, Festivals,” a celebration of California agriculture.
Providing Export Opportunities for California Small Business
This November, foreign buyers from across Asia will travel to Oakland to participate in the ‘Taste of California’, a mini-trade show and conference that will highlight the best food products California has to offer. This two-day event will combine business meetings with … Continue reading
State Board of Food and Ag to focus on water at Sept. 11 meeting in Mendota
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=12-032 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss a variety of water issues at its upcoming meeting on September 11, 2012. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spreckels Sugar Company … Continue reading
Hollywood is Buzzing with Food … But Where are the Farmers? From the Food Dialogues
http://www.fooddialogues.com/posts/2012/08/06/hollywood-is-buzzing-with-food-but-where-are-the-farmers By George Motz Unlike stars in Hollywood, “food” may not have an agent, but it has definitely reached celebrity status across America. From documentary films to reality culinary challenges to stand-‘n-stir TV shows, the entertainment industry has created a … Continue reading
Posted in AG Vision, Agricultural Education, Uncategorized
Tagged agriculture, farmers, food shows, Hollywood
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Climate change is another reason to protect farmland – From the Sacramento Bee’s “Viewpoints” section
One of the co-authors of this story, Richard Rominger, is a former CDFA director (now secretary) and USDA deputy secretary. The other co-author, Renata Brillinger, is executive director of the Climate and Agriculture Network. http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/02/4684014/climate-change-is-another-reason.html By Rich Rominger and Renata Brillinger … Continue reading
Posted in AG Vision, Climate Change
Tagged agriculture, climate change, land preservation, williamson act
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Thank you, Mr. Lincoln
I had an opportunity this week to acknowledge and help commemorate a genuinely transformative event in American history. The action itself was simple – the stroke of a pen. And, as it turned out, the man wielding the pen has … Continue reading
Singapore farmers inspire with innovation and commitment to community
In California, I have the opportunity to meet with farmers almost everyday, and it’s a point of pride that they are widely admired for their innovation and support of local communities. What was inspiring about my trip to Singapore, a … Continue reading
State Board and CDFA host Forum on Extreme Climate Risks to California Agriculture on November 16 in Sacramento
A Complementary Event of “The Governor’s Conference on Extreme Climate Risks and California’s Future” Over the last couple of years extreme weather events have impacted global food supplies – from droughts in Australia and Russia, floods along the Mississippi River, … Continue reading
Cannella Panel to hold first public meeting on November 7th at CDFA
Understanding the strong link between agricultural production and the environment is vital to our food system. The Cannella Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel, established by Secretary Ross in August 2011, will convene its first meeting next week to discuss … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, Amrith Gunasekara, Ecosystem services, Environmental Panel, Science
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