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Arrrrr – Pirates may be responsible for U.S. rejection of the metric system – from the New York Post

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Lauren Tousignant The United States could be using the metric system — the universal system of measurement that every industrialized nation uses except the U.S. — if it wasn’t for a bunch of pirates 224 years ago. French philosophers … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Fairness and Accuracy in the Marketplace: March 1-7 is National Weights and Measures Week

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

A taxi fare, an ounce of gold, a pound of butter, a milligram of medication, a ton of rice, an acre of land, a gallon of gas … What do they have in common? We get what we pay for … Continue reading →

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Video: Measurement standards protect consumers and businesses in commercial transactions

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

This video by the California Department of Food and Agriculture features Kristin Macey, director of the department’s Division of Measurement Standards, explaining the importance of preserving and enforcing uniform standards of measurement to protect both consumers and businesses in commercial … Continue reading →

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Measurement Standards: It All Started Down on the Farm…

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Kristin Macey, Director, CDFA Division of Measurement Standards

When you go to the supermarket and you buy a gallon of milk or a pound of oranges, how do you know you’re getting your money’s worth? How about a quart of oil, or an acre of land, or a … Continue reading →

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Hydrogen Highway Update: Public fueling stations one step closer to “go” thanks to CDFA’s expertise

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The recent christening of a hydrogen fuel dispenser at the Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility at Cal State Los Angeles (CSULA) represents a significant milestone in California’s ongoing efforts to counter climate change. The station is the first of its … Continue reading →

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Diesel Fuel Substitute Shows Promise – CDFA Partnering in Test Project

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Kristin Macey, Director, CDFA Division of Measurement Standards

A new fuel will soon be powering some vehicles in a test project in California. Volvo’s heavy truck division is partnering with an innovative California start-up, Oberon Fuels, to develop Dimethyl Ether (DME) as a diesel engine fuel replacement, at … Continue reading →

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Measuring the Olympics

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kristin Macey, Director, CDFA Division of Measurement Standards

The Olympic Games are one of the greatest international stages in the world, with the best athletes coming together for feats of skill, strength and endurance. But medal winners rely on more than just ability.  A precise system of measurements, … Continue reading →

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World Metrology Day 2012 Honors the “Weight of the World”

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kristin Macey, Director, CDFA Division of Measurement Standards

First things first: this blog post is about metrology, not meteorology. Meteorology is the study of the Earth’s atmosphere and weather. Metrology is the science of measurement. Both are important sciences that impact our everyday lives, but in different ways. A little … Continue reading →

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