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The many hands of the California Conservation Corps’ help CDFA protect state’s food supply

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

Corpsmembers disposed of more than 770,000 pounds of fruit to help combat Oriental fruit fly infestation The California Department of Food and Agriculture is used to hard work, like setting quarantines and eradicating fruit fly infestations and other pests that … Continue reading →

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Taking action to protect endangered California Condors from Avian Influenza

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is working with federal partners to allow vaccination of the endangered birds under emergency provisions The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal Health and Food Safety Services division is engaged in a cooperative effort to protect endangered California … Continue reading →

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CDFA Celebrates Juneteenth

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery. This day in history has been recognized as Juneteenth (“June” + “nineteenth”) and celebrates this … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Lester Moffitt Confirmed to Serve as USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

Congratulations to CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt, who has been confirmed as USDA’s new Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs! We are all so proud of our friend and colleague, Jenny Lester Moffit, who has been confirmed by the … Continue reading →

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FFA student visits CDFA for a day of “job shadowing”

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs
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Secretary Ross joins groundbreaking for Food Literacy Center’s future cooking school

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross participated yesterday in a groundbreaking event for the Food Literacy Center’s future cooking school at Leatatta Floyd Elementary School in Sacramento. Food Literacy works with school districts to inspire children to eat their vegetables while also … Continue reading →

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Video: Secretary Ross invites you to celebrate California Biodiversity Day on September 7

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

California’s tremendously varied natural and working lands make our state one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Please join CDFA and our partners at the California Natural Resources Agency in celebrating California Biodiversity Day on September 7, 2019. This annual … Continue reading →

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CDFA official heads National Egg Regulatory Officials (NERO) organization

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Egg Safety and Quality Manager Tony Herrera has been elected president of the National Egg Regulatory Officials organization (NERO). This is his second time serving as president of NERO. Herrera’s responsibilities at CDFA include planning, directing, managing and overseeing … Continue reading →

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Sacramento Farm Day puts kids in touch with Agriculture

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined in the “Sacramento Farm Day” festivities today, hosted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. The event,  presented by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, brings in about 1,000 students and teachers who rotate … Continue reading →

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Denmark inspires US delegation with biogas energy innovation

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

By Geetika Joshi, PhD I was honored to represent CDFA last week in Denmark as part of a US delegation sent to learn about he use of biogas as a renewable energy source. I joined a contingent of 14 people from all … Continue reading →

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