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🌿 May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity! 🌿

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

California, home to an astonishing variety of plants, animals and other organisms, is a global biodiversity hotspot. Conserving this rich biological diversity requires creativity and collaboration. In 2018, the California Biodiversity Initiative was launched to secure the future of our … Continue reading →

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross kicks off the State of the Science Summit: Feed Strategies to Reduce Livestock Methane

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

With approximately 270 attendees at the UC Davis State of the Science Summit: Strategies to Reduce Livestock Methane, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, kicked off the two-day event (May 21-22) this morning at UC Davis. Hosted … Continue reading →

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CDFA to host second Regenerative Agriculture Working Group meeting on Friday, May 24

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

As interest in regenerative agriculture continues to grow, we are seeing the introduction and evolution of the term in California policies and programs. From references in legislation to inclusion in government programs, as well as policies promoting local food systems … Continue reading →

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High School Environmental Science Students Learn about Biological Control at CDFA

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Environmental Program Manager Dr. David Morgan (top left), who oversees the department’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division Biological Control Program, recently hosted a tour of the Mount Rubidoux Field Station in Riverside for Advanced Placement Environmental Science students … Continue reading →

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Celebrate World Bee Day with us!

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

May 20 is World Bee Day! Celebrate with us! 🐝🌼 Bees are essential to California’s agriculture and ecosystems. Did you know that California is home to 1,600 species of bees? While you might think of bees being social, most are … Continue reading →

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CDFA and Vietnam sign Memorandum of Understanding on trade, climate and research collaboration 

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong met today with Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on shared opportunities around climate, trade and research collaboration. Key objectives … Continue reading →

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California Ag producers receive more than $22 million for organic production

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

From a USDA News Release USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced new programs, partnerships and grant awards to expand markets for organic products and help producers transition to organic production. These programs will support the development of new and better … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: CDFA Panel Discussion

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, CDFA held a panel discussion this morning at agency headquarters and virtually via Zoom. Moderated by Undersecretary Christine Birdsong, the panel featured CDFA employees with AAPI heritage, shedding light … Continue reading →

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Public Service Recognition Week — a big “Thank You!” to CDFA employees

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

As Public Service Recognition Week (May 5-11) continues, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross offers these words of appreciation for all the ways agency employees help improve the lives of Californians.

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Secretary Ross joins First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to spotlight Farm to School successes in Los Angeles

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

From a News Release by Governor Newsom’s Office CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday afternoon at Sotomayor Academies in Los Angeles, to spotlight the California Farm to School initiative and … Continue reading →

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