Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

In January 2018, livestock owners, veterinarians and consumer advocates came together in support of a new law regulating antibiotic use in livestock in an effort to forestall the development of antimicrobial resistance and promote both animal health and human health. … Continue reading →

At its monthly meeting today, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture heard a cautiously optimistic appraisal of agriculture’s future through 2050 from economist Dr. Daniel Sumner, director of the Agricultural Issues Center at UC Davis. Dr. Sumner believes … Continue reading →

A Corning man was arrested following months of investigation in connection with a cattle theft in which two Bay Area men were victims, resulting in a loss of $216,000, according to a press release issued by the Tehama County Sheriff’s … Continue reading →

Please follow this link to CDFA’s Wildfire Recovery Resources Page

By Jennifer Moore-Kucera, American Farmland Trust At American Farmland Trust, we know that the climate crisis is real. We also know that farmers, who are on the front lines of climate change every day, can and must play a major … Continue reading →

By Brian German Some Sonoma winegrowers were resilient in their commitment to finish the season, working to get the remainder of vineyards harvested even after the Kincade Fire broke out last week. President of the Sonoma County Winegrowers, Karissa Kruse noted … Continue reading →

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a state agency in 2019. Throughout the year this blog will feature a number of items to commemorate this milestone. Today we continue with the Centennial Reflections video … Continue reading →

By Amanda Little “I’ve done so many presentations I just never get nervous anymore, but I was nervous before this one — so much new material,” Al Gore said (earlier this month) as he launched into the latest iteration of … Continue reading →

October is National Farm to School Month and we’re highlighting the work of CDFA’s Farm to School Program! CDFA supports Farm to School efforts across California in order to improve student nutrition and sustain local farming and ranching. The Napa … Continue reading →