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Remembering former California State Board of Food and Agriculture member Marvin Meyers – video from ABC-30, Fresno

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Fresno-area farmer Marvin Meyers, who served on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture during the administrations of governors Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown, has passed away at age 85. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: “Marvin Meyers was … Continue reading →

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Healthy Soils Week – Healthy soils and food

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Healthy soils mean more food, including notable increases in yields for farmers using soil management practices, according to USDA case studies. That’s critical as agriculture looks to feed an expected world population of more than 9 billion by 2050! www.cdfa.ca.gov/healthysoilsweek … Continue reading →

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Healthy Soils Week Display Unveiled at State Capitol

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

California Healthy Soils Week: December 2-6, 2019 Healthy Soils Week continues with these scheduled events: Tuesday, Dec. 3: A legislative briefing plus an informational session with the State Board of Food and Agriculture. Wednesday, Dec. 4: A regional workshop, “Building … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Healthy Soils Week!

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA has introduced a webpage to promote Healthy Soils Week, starting today and extending through Friday, December 6. CDFA has joined with several partner agencies and non-governmental organizations to promote awareness about the importance of soil health to fight climate … Continue reading →

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A California Farm will Likely Contribute to Your Family Thanksgiving – from the California Farm Water Coalition

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

One of the many things Californians have to be grateful for this Thanksgiving is that we live in a state that produces an abundance of fresh food that not only feeds but nourishes, our families. At a recent Public Policy … Continue reading →

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CDFA and Farm Bureau team-up with fairs for animal pens for emergency response

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs
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Coming up – Healthy Soils Week Dec 2-6

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA has introduced a webpage to promote the week-long Healthy Soils Week, December 2-6, 2019. CDFA, several partner agencies, and non-governmental organizations have joined forces to promote awareness about the importance of soil health to fight climate change, enhance food … Continue reading →

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CDFA joins state employees in annual Turkey Drive

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Each year CDFA joins state employees for the annual Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services Turkey Drive. At the donation event yesterday at Food Bank headquarters, state employees delivered nearly 3,700 turkeys–25 tons–for needy families. Food insecurity remains a significant … Continue reading →

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California lays out vision for protecting endangered species and meeting state water needs – from Cal Matters

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Op-ed by California Natural Resources Agency secretary Wade Crowfoot and California Environmental Protection Agency secretary Jared Blumenfeld California’s water policy can be complex, and—let’s be honest—often polarizing.  Water decisions frequently get distilled into unhelpful narratives of fish versus farms, north … Continue reading →

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Farm Bureau Thanksgiving survey shows average cost of holiday meal up one cent from last year

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

From the American Farm Bureau Federation The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.91, or less than $5.00 … Continue reading →

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