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Monthly Archives: June 2026

What’s in Season at U-Pick Farms Across the State? 

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California is a beautiful patchwork of mountains, beaches, valleys, and deserts. This remarkable diversity not only draws visitors from around the world but also makes California the most productive agricultural state in the nation. It’s the reason there’s always something … Continue reading →

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June is Dairy Month! From Cow to Cup: The Food Safety Journey of Your Glass of Milk

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Whether you’re pouring it over cereal, stirring it into coffee, or enjoying a slice of California cheese, the journey your milk and dairy food took was carefully monitored from the farm all the way to your table. For CDFA’s Milk … Continue reading →

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From Orchard to Classroom: Clendenen’s Cider Works Cultivates Community Through Local Food

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

For more than a century, Clendenen’s Cider Works has been rooted in Humboldt County agriculture. Today, Clif Clendenen carries on his family’s legacy by growing fresh apples, producing local cider, and embracing sustainable farming practices on his five-acre orchard. Through … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Lettuce Day – California leads the US in lettuce production

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

June 17 is National Lettuce Day, a chance to recognize California’s lettuce growers and farmworkers who help produce one of the state’s most important vegetable crops. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS), California … Continue reading →

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CDFA Joins State Agencies in Celebrating Pride Month at Sacramento March

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

With signs raised that said, “Y’all means y’all,” approximately 25 California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) employees proudly joined several state departments and agencies at the annual Pride March this past Sunday, and associated activities in Sacramento. The event … Continue reading →

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🟤 Happy National Prune Day – June 15! 🟤

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California leads the nation in prune production, with Golden State growers producing 73,210 tons of prunes valued at $153 million. Today, we celebrate California’s prune industry and thank everyone who helps bring this nutritious fruit from orchard to table. From … Continue reading →

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From Protecting California’s Agriculture to Protecting Lives: Three CDFA Employees Receive Governor’s Medal of Valor

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Every day, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Exclusion employees stand on the front lines of protecting California’s agriculture from invasive pests and diseases. But on two separate days in 2024, three employees faced emergencies where their commitment … Continue reading →

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🌈 California Agriculture in Full Color: Celebrating Pride Month and the Diversity That Helps Us Thrive

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Happy Pride Month! This June, the California Department of Food Agriculture (CDFA), is celebrating the colors that make California extraordinary — both in our communities and across our fields. From strawberries and mandarins to lemons, avocados, grapes, and plums, California … Continue reading →

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Opened the 16th World Processing Tomato Congress in Monterey

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross delivered the opening keynote address at the 16th World Processing Tomato Congress, held in Monterey, California. The biennial World Processing Tomato Congress brought together more than 400 delegates from over … Continue reading →

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During California Invasive Species Action Week 2026, CDFA and Growers Team Up Against Broomrape

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

June 6-14 is California Invasive Species Action Week! Today, we’re talking about an invasive, parasitic plant called broomrape. Like so many others, it is a threat not just to agricultural crops like tomatoes, cauliflower, peppers and beans, but also to … Continue reading →

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