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USDA investing up to $2.8 billion in Climate Smart Ag programs; California Ag interests partnering in projects drawing nearly $800 million

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Taken from a USDA news release The USDA is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 projects under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity, with projects from the second funding pool to be announced later … Continue reading →

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CDFA partners with county agriculture commissioners for organic enforcement

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Did you know? CDFA’s State Organic Program (SOP) contracts with 54 county agricultural commissioner’s offices to conduct enforcement activities on behalf of CDFA. The enforcement activities include conducting inspections and collecting organic samples for pesticide testing.

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$51.1 billion — value of California farm and ranch output in 2021

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

In 2021, California’s farms and ranches received $51.1 billion for their output. This represents a 3.6 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to calculations by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with CDFA. California’s agricultural … Continue reading →

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California Biodiversity Day 2022 — Protecting Pollinators

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Today is California Biodiversity Day, falling on September 7 of each year. CA Biodiversity Day celebrates our state’s unique biodiversity and encourages actions to protect it. Protecting biodiversity is fundamental to CDFA’s mission, given that biodiversity underpins the world’s food supply. … Continue reading →

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross discusses climate smart, resilient and regenerative food systems with New Zealand’s Minister of Agriculture

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

On Tuesday, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and State Board of Food and Agriculture President Don Cameron met with New Zealand Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor to discuss a variety of agricultural issues related to climate and trade. The meeting also … Continue reading →

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State Veterinarian reminds animal owners that shade and water are essential in heat wave — from the San Jose Mercury News

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

By Joan Morris The staggering, oppressive heat wave that has brought the Bay Area to its knees has caretakers of farm animals getting creative in their efforts to keep their charges relatively cool. Most farm animals don’t have the luxury … Continue reading →

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CDFA Launches Farm2Food Accelerator Program to Empower Small Business Growth for Women, Minorities, and Small-Scale Farms and Ranches

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Applications are Open and Classes begin in November. Classes are also available in Spanish with bilingual instruction and curriculum. CDFA is partnering with the NASDA Foundation (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) to launch a Farm2Food Accelerator Program in … Continue reading →

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“F3” innovation and economic development initiative in Central Valley receives $65 million award from US Economic Development Administration

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

The White House this morning announced that the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Initiative (F3) is an awardee in the US Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge, which seeks to boost economic recovery from the pandemic and rebuild … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross welcomes Food Literacy Center’s new teaching kitchen and farm

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs
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Public workshops next week on registry for carbon sequestration and climate resiliency

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Public input is sought at two workshops focused on discussing the development of California’s Carbon Sequestration and Climate Resiliency Project Registry.   In accordance with Senate Bill 27 (Skinner, 2021) the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) will create a registry to … Continue reading →

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