Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of virulent Newcastle disease in a small flock of backyard exhibition chickens in Utah County, Utah. This is the first case of virulent … Continue reading →

By Cynthia Sweeney CALISTOGA — Contrary to what parents have been telling their children for eons, Linda York wants children to start playing with their food. Their fruits and vegetables, anyway. A former documentary filmmaker from San Diego, York lives … Continue reading →

A letter to California poultry exhibitors from State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones:  Dear Poultry Exhibition Organizers and Managers: Since May 2018, an outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease (VND) has had a devastating impact on backyard bird populations in four Southern … Continue reading →

The California Energy Commission has released a grant funding opportunity for eligible renewable energy projects installed on agricultural operations. Awarded grants can range from $25,000 to $350,000. Applications will be accepted until March 5, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. The application … Continue reading →

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California governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2019-20 “California for All” budget proposal to the Legislature today – a fiscal blueprint that builds a strong financial foundation by investing an unprecedented $13.6 billion in budget resiliency and paying down unfunded pension … Continue reading →

News release from the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom: Karen Ross of Sacramento has been reappointed Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the state cabinet-level department established in 1919 to promote and protect a safe, healthy … Continue reading →

From Morning Ag Clips Pollination Network, a mobile app that helps local farmers and growers find bees and beekeepers, launched this week in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app helps beekeepers to find jobs with nearby … Continue reading →

Steve Edwards hadn’t been back to Paradise since the Camp Fire destroyed much of the town and surrounding areas in November, including his home. When he returned to see the aftermath earlier this week, he couldn’t believe his eyes. “I … Continue reading →