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3rd annual Latino Farmer Conference to be hosted November 7 in Palm Desert

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The third annual Growing Together Latino Farmer Conference will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Palm Desert, California. This annual conference brings together the Latino farming community, industry representatives, and advocates for sustainability and agribusinesses for a day of … Continue reading →

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SWEEP program among solutions for California’s small farms facing water challenges – from UC’s California Institute for Water Resources

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Faith Kearns Small farmers were hit hard by California’s drought. Perhaps none as hard as the Hmong and other Southeast Asian farmers that lease small plots of land, often with declining groundwater levels, shallow wells, and outdated irrigation systems. … Continue reading →

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CDFA and agricultural stakeholders invite federal trade officials to California

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and number of California agricultural organizations submitted the following invitation letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lightizer inviting them to visit California for trade discussions. As the nation’s largest agricultural producer and … Continue reading →

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Farmers, environmental leaders come together to urge Legislature to support safe drinking water bill – from Valley Public Radio

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Ezra David Romero California farmers and environmental justice leaders are joining forces to support a bill that would help fund a clean drinking water program. The coalition, which includes the Community Water Center, is urging California Assembly leaders to bring  SB623, … Continue reading →

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Central Coast produce growers contend with labor challenges – from the Santa Ynez Valley News

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jennifer Best (Excerpted) Pesticides, herbicides, organics and technology are all hot topics in the agriculture community, but labor issues, particularly a lack of available workers, are the chief concerns this year for large-scale operations on the Central Coast. “Labor … Continue reading →

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Sudden Oak Death study to expand – from the Point Reyes Light

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Anna Guth The infection arrives with the rains, splashing down from a neighbor’s thick leaves. It takes hold one winter and persists silently for a year or two. Ambrosia beetles and bark beetles colonize the weakened tanoak, and the … Continue reading →

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September is fairs month! Find a fair near you

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

  Gold Country Fair 9/7/2017 to 9/10/2017 Auburn, CA Kern County Fair 9/20/2017 to 10/1/2017 Bakersfield, CA Lodi Grape Festival 9/14/2017 to 9/17/2017 Lodi, CA Los Angeles County Fair 9/1/2017 to 9/25/2017 Pomona, CA Madera District Fair 9/7/2017 to 9/10/2017 … Continue reading →

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CDFA Border Inspection Stations join effort to prevent spread of invasive mussels during holiday weekend

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Excerpted news release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife  California state government agencies combating the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels remind boaters to remain cautious over the Labor Day weekend. Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive … Continue reading →

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California ISO issues statewide Flex Alert due to heat wave

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert that calls for voluntary electricity conservation from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2017. Consumers are urged to conserve electricity especially during the afternoon when air conditioners typically … Continue reading →

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Update on climate change programs from CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA recently issued this newsletter to provide updates about programs in its Office of Environmental Farming Initiatives. The Healthy Soils Program OEFI has a new program that aims to improve soil health by increasing soil carbon and reducing atmospheric greenhouse … Continue reading →

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