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Earth Month is Every Month: Sustainable Agriculture Across California

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Here in California, our farmers and producers are deeply committed to sustainable agriculture. More than 98% of California farms are family-owned, and conserving resources while caring for the land ensures that it remains productive for generations to come.  Throughout April, … Continue reading →

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Fort Bragg’s Farm to School Model of Success Offers Healthy Nutrition from Local Produce

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Fort Bragg Unified School District (FBUSD) in Mendocino County offers a farm to school model of success by connecting local food procurement, scratch-cooked meals and hands-on food education to foster lifelong habits of good nutrition to its students. Fort Bragg’s … Continue reading →

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Ag Day Observations: How does your work help farmers, ranchers and Californians?

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

If you’ve ever been to Ag Day at the State Capitol, you’ve seen the remarkable range of people and organizations either directly representing the farmers and ranchers, or in a variety of ways supporting what the agricultural community does. California … Continue reading →

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Earth Day: Celebrating Progress and Continued Commitment – Together

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Happy Earth Day! We celebrated California Agriculture Day on the steps of the California Capitol just yesterday, and it helps provide a particularly positive perspective for our observance of Earth Day today. Especially in California, agriculture has an important role … Continue reading →

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Ag Day Photo Gallery 2026: “California Leads”

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Day, the state’s annual celebration of agriculture on the west steps of the State Capitol, brought together farmers, ranchers, agricultural enthusiasts and leaders today around this year’s theme: “California Leads.” California’s First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom joined the celebration, praised … Continue reading →

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California Agriculture Day is Tomorrow, April 21 – Rain or Shine!

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Day returns to the west steps of the State Capitol tomorrow: Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Come on out and help us celebrate our agricultural community! The event is open to elected officials and staff from 10:30 am – 11:30 am and … Continue reading →

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CDFA Climate Bond Grants: accepting concept proposals for Healthy Soils Program and State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s  Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) is pleased to announce that Concept Proposal applications are now open for both the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) and the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Block Grants, funded by the Climate Bond.  This milestone reflects the continued momentum … Continue reading →

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CDFA’s Information Technology Team Celebrates Major Wins at the 2026 California Public Sector CIO Academy Awards

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Congratulations to all of our California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Information Technology (IT) Services Division award recipients and teams recognized at the 2026 CIO Academy Awards! Your dedication, expertise, and leadership continue to drive progress across the agency. … Continue reading →

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Common Threads: Reflections on Women, Agriculture, and the Power of Showing Up 

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

By Sureena Johl, CDFA Earlier this month, Secretary Karen Ross attended the 2026 Common Threads North event in Chico, an evening dedicated to recognizing women whose contributions have strengthened agriculture and the communities it sustains.  Common Threads North brought together a diverse group … Continue reading →

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Ag Day at the State Capitol is coming up: April 21

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Day returns to the west steps of the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Come on out and help us celebrate our agricultural community! Ag Day is presented by CDFA in partnership with the California Foundation for Agriculture in the … Continue reading →

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