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CDFA Continues Celebrating Healthy Soils Week in California (April 6 – 10)

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Earlier this week, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability kicked off California’s Healthy Soils Week. We started the week with a farm tour alongside the Almond Board of California, where we heard directly … Continue reading →

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CDFA Farm to School Grant “Sparks” support of women in agriculture – expanding local citrus into school meals

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program supports small to midsize farms while increasing healthy food choices for school meals. And in California, where women outpace the nation by making up 38% of producers, that includes supporting women in … Continue reading →

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Secretary Karen Ross Introduces California’s Plan to Help Agriculture Thrive in a Changing Climate

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

What is the Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture? Watch this short video to learn about how the state is fostering resilience in the agricultural sector. The full Strategy is available on www.cdfa.ca.gov/climate – visit the website to download the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Women Leaders in Agriculture: A Conversation with Secretary Ross and California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we’re excited to share a special conversation between CDFA Secretary Ross and Shannon Douglass, president of the California Farm Bureau. This video offers an insightful and engaging look into leadership, career trajectories, … Continue reading →

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross inspires future leaders at 98th California FFA State Leadership Conference in Ontario

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

This week, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross traveled to Ontario to join 7,600 students from across the state who gathered for the 98th California FFA State Leadership Conference. Serving as the opening speaker for the Monday program, Secretary Ross helped kick … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Partnerships with Punjabi American growers at the 2026 Kisan Mela in Madera

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Division and Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability participated in the Punjabi American Growers Group’s 2026 Kisan Mela in Madera, connecting directly with growers to share resources on citrus health, sustainable farming, and climate‑resilience programs. Through initiatives such as SWEEP, Healthy Soils, and methane reduction efforts, CDFA continues to support producers in improving water efficiency, strengthening soil health, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while building trusted relationships within California’s diverse agricultural communities. Continue reading →

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Farmer Isabel Rosas Garcia: growing produce and community in the Salinas Valley

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Whether you’re celebrating March as Women’s History Month, National Celery Month, or International Year of the Woman Farmer — produce grower Isabel Rosas Garcia has an impact that reaches far beyond the field. In fact, her work as a farmer, … Continue reading →

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Save the Date! Ag Day is April 21 on the west steps of the California Capitol

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Day returns to the west steps of the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Are you ready to celebrate our agricultural community? Ag Day is presented by CDFA in partnership with the California Foundation for Agriculture in … Continue reading →

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Common Threads: 30 Years of Celebrating the Women Who Are the Backbone of California Agriculture

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Secretary Karen Ross celebrated the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 during the Common Threads Awards Luncheon in Fresno, highlighting the vital role women play across California agriculture. Speaking during Women’s History Month on March 10, she noted that … Continue reading →

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California and Ireland – celebrating agriculture and community

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Secretary Karen Ross welcomed Martin Heydon Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine of the Government of Ireland today at CDFA. The conversation highlighted the bioeconomy, climate and sustainable agriculture, research and innovation, and the International Year of the … Continue reading →

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