Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

California governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2020-21 budget proposal to the Legislature today – a spending plan that maintains structural balance, builds reserves, and reduces liabilities. For CDFA, the budget would be $600.4 million. Here are some of the key elements: … Continue reading →

In an ongoing effort help Californians transition away from the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will hold three roundtable discussions this month across the state. Last year DPR … Continue reading →

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order today to address the homeless crisis. “The State of California is treating homelessness as a real emergency – because it is one,” said Governor Newsom. “Californians are demanding that all levels of … Continue reading →

By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Imagine bananas that never go bad. To Aidan Mouat, chief executive of Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, it’s not so far-fetched. His company makes a product that extends the shelf life of all sorts of produce — avocados, cherries, … Continue reading →

By Cannon Michael In California, I think we in agriculture sometimes feel like there’s a lot of things stacked against us. We face a lot of regulatory pressure that many of our neighbors don’t feel, and that can push us … Continue reading →

By CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Like millions of Californians and people around the world, I have celebrated New Year’s Day by watching TV coverage of the Rose Parade, a time-honored tradition started in 1890 by the Valley Hunt Club. … Continue reading →