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USDA Announces Disaster Assistance Funding, Expands Support for Specialty Crop Growers 

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the opening of Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), beginning November 24, 2025, expanding federal assistance to producers who suffered crop, tree, bush, or vine losses during the 2023–24 … Continue reading →

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CDFA Honors Decades of Service at All-Staff IT Meeting

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) gathered this morning at CDFA’s headquarters for an in-person all-staff meeting. The morning was filled with appreciation, updates, and well-deserved recognition for some of CDFA’s longest-serving IT professionals. … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross in Brazil for COP30 climate summit

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Virginia Jameson, Deputy Secretary for Climate and Working Lands, are in Belém, Brazil this week for COP30, the United Nations’ annual climate summit. California is a global leader in climate-smart agriculture and remains a steadfast … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross sees sustainable food processing in action in Sonoma County

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

Pictured: Secretary Karen Ross (third from left), along with California State Assemblymember Chris Rogers (fourth from left), Assemblymember Damon Connolly (fifth from right); Andy Berliner (founder and CEO of Amy’s Kitchen, center); also included, Amy’s Kitchen staff and California Energy … Continue reading →

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CDFA Animal Blood Bank Program Inspires Guidelines Abroad

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

At CDFA we take great pride when we discover practices and standards utilized here in California are sources of inspiration beyond our borders. Recently, India’s Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry & Dairying Government released its draft “Guidelines/SOP for Blood Transfusion … Continue reading →

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One in nine jobs; new report reveals massive economic footprint of Fresno County farms — from the Business Journal

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

By Gabriel Dillard Fresno County is the No. 1 farm county in the nation, its farms selling a record $9.03 billion worth of production in 2024 — up nearly 6% from the previous year. When it comes to total economic impact, … Continue reading →

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Trade mission to Mexico concludes — important opportunities to connect on trade issues as well as New World Screwworm

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA joined a USDA trade mission to Mexico this week. Deputy Secretary Rachael O’Brien was able to connect with Mexican and U.S. government officials as well as meet with key trading partners in the bakery, retail, and produce sectors. The delegation … Continue reading →

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CDFA joins USDA trade mission to Mexico

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Deputy Secretary Rachel O’Brien is participating in the U.S. – Mexico Agribusiness Trade Mission occurring this week in Mexico City. The trade mission is highlighting trade opportunities and business connections with the United States’ largest bilateral trading partner. The USDA … Continue reading →

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CDFA kicks off California State Employees Food Drive – Early!

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

Every year, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) leads the State Employees Food Drive, raising food, funds and awareness regarding hunger issues in our state. California produces nearly half of the nation’s fruits and vegetables, yet more than … Continue reading →

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Agritourism – How Pumpkins are Grown in California

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

This October, we’re celebrating California’s fall harvest season, along with California Farmer and Farmworker Month – by exploring the people, places, and flavors that make our state’s agriculture special. In partnership with CA GROWN’s new digital hub — Experience California Agriculture — we’re highlighting … Continue reading →

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