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“Ranch-to-Tray” tours help school nutrition professionals and California ranchers build connections

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

From the California Beef Council Tours aim to show how cattle are raised and how beef is processed ROCKLIN, CA – As schools across California work to incorporate more locally sourced foods into their meal programs, many districts are increasingly … Continue reading →

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CDFA Continues Celebrating Healthy Soils Week in California (April 6 – 10)

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Earlier this week, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability kicked off California’s Healthy Soils Week. We started the week with a farm tour alongside the Almond Board of California, where we heard directly … Continue reading →

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CDFA Farm to School Grant “Sparks” support of women in agriculture – expanding local citrus into school meals

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program supports small to midsize farms while increasing healthy food choices for school meals. And in California, where women outpace the nation by making up 38% of producers, that includes supporting women in … Continue reading →

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Secretary Karen Ross Introduces California’s Plan to Help Agriculture Thrive in a Changing Climate

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

What is the Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture? Watch this short video to learn about how the state is fostering resilience in the agricultural sector. The full Strategy is available on www.cdfa.ca.gov/climate – visit the website to download the … Continue reading →

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