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California dairy sector moves toward advanced manure recycling through innovation, partnerships, worms and algae — from Dairy Cares

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

The California dairy sector is on a mission to innovate how manure is recycled—boosting water quality outcomes and soil health. An initial roadmap has been drawn. Several projects are already under way. Millions of additional public and private investments will … Continue reading →

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School Lunch Hero Day — Meet Monterey County school nutrition director Denisse Peña

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

In honor of today being School Lunch Hero Day, CDFA would like to recognize Denisse Peña, director of Nutrition Services at the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (SMCJUHSD), due to her work with student-produced agriculture to create … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross praises USDA investments in Regional Food Business Systems and supply chain infrastructure

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA today announced investments in 12 Regional Food Business Centers–including one in California–that will provide coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building to help farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses access new markets and navigate federal, state, and local resources. … Continue reading →

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State Scientist Day at the Capitol: CDFA experts show students just how exciting a career in science can be

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

Scientists from CDFA’s Plant Pest Diagnostics Center and Division of Measurement Standards joined colleagues in state service to give students a day of science on the steps of the capitol. CDFA’s experts showed students live insect pests and pollinators, experiments … Continue reading →

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CDFA and Secretary Ross welcome attendees to conference about meeting climate goals for animal agriculture

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (at lectern) and CDFA Deputy Secretary for Climate and Working Lands Virginia Jameson (inset) welcome attendees to the State of the Science Summit: Feed Strategies to Reduce Enteric Emissions, at UC Davis this morning. This was … Continue reading →

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California Announces Funding for Projects to Conserve Agricultural Land and Fight Climate Change

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

From the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Program has awarded $373 million to date, conserving more than 194,000 acres of agricultural land across California Grants prioritized for projects that benefit California Native American tribes, beginning farmers and ranchers, U.S. Military … Continue reading →

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CDFA’s Dr. Stephen Beam steps down after 10 years as chair of National Conference on International Milk Shipments

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s branch chief for Milk and Dairy Food Safety, Dr. Stephen Beam, stepped down this month after a 10-year term as chair of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS), a body of government and private interests that meets every two … Continue reading →

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CDFA Undersecretary Birdsong meets with Chilean Ambassador Valdés

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

Today, CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong met with Chilean Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdés. The discussion focused on opportunities to further collaboration on agricultural trade, climate smart agriculture and issues related to drought and wildfires. California and Chile share a strong agricultural … Continue reading →

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Help identify and pinpoint invasive species with CDFA’s Report a Pest program

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month Have you seen a new or unusual plant or pest in your area? If so, you can play an important role in protecting California agriculture and your environment by reporting the sighting … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross on Climate and Trade Visit to Denmark and the Netherlands

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Visiting last week with farmers, ag tech companies, and academic researchers in Denmark and the Netherlands demonstrated the shared priority of investing in science-based tools and agricultural technology to advance climate resiliency on working lands. … Continue reading →

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