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CDFA joins partner agencies in seeking input on creating climate-resilient water system

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

News release from the California Natural Resources Agency State agencies are asking Californians to help shape a roadmap for meeting future water needs and ensuring environmental and economic resilience through the 21st century. The effort seeks to broaden California’s approach … Continue reading →

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Farmers, Ranchers, Regulators, Researchers Participate in “California Good Ag Neighbors: The Produce Safety – Livestock Interface Workshop”

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Good Ag Neighbors: The Produce-Livestock Interface Workshop series is bringing together farmers, ranchers, academia and state and federal regulators to share and learn about the most innovative tools, information and research available to prevent foodborne illness, while continuing to … Continue reading →

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Almond Festival! Flavor, fun and innovation on the State Capitol’s west steps

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs
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State Board of Food and Ag member honored as ‘Produce Man of the Year’ – from the Packer

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

By Ashley Nickle Jeff Huckaby, president of Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grimmway Farms (and member of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture), received The Packer’s Produce Man of the Year award June 10 at the United Fresh Produce Association conference … Continue reading →

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Considering food systems of the future – from Morning Ag Clips

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The food systems of the future must deliver healthy and quality food for all whilst preserving the environment, FAO (Food and Agriculture Association of the United Nations) Director-General José Graziano da Silva said as he called for a transformation of … Continue reading →

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#CDFACentennial – Centennial Reflections video series with Nirmal Saini

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

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 … Continue reading →

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Farm to school produce in Southern California – from the San Diego Union Tribune

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

By Caron Golden On Saturday, June 8, chefs, farmers and community members will gather at Encinitas’ Farm Lab for its first “Green Feast.” It’s to be a celebratory meal to raise funds for this unique agricultural laboratory that educates local … Continue reading →

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#CDFACentennial – Centennial Reflections video series with Richard Rominger

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

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 … Continue reading →

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Drones to replace fireworks at California State Fair

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

From a California State Fair news release Drone light shows will replace fireworks at the California State Fair, July 12-28, 2019. Drones along with swarm technology will be utilized to light up the night skies around Cal Expo to choreographed … Continue reading →

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Not just a bunch of hot air – methane reduction projects making significant difference in combating climate change

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

By CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt California dairy and livestock operations play a significant role in mitigating and preventing climate change and are doing their part to champion sustainable practices. In 2016, SB 1383 (Lara) established a statewide goal of … Continue reading →

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