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Food tech could stop rot – from the Chicago Tribune via the Los Angeles Times

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Imagine bananas that never go bad. To Aidan Mouat, chief executive of Chicago-based Hazel Technologies, it’s not so far-fetched. His company makes a product that extends the shelf life of all sorts of produce — avocados, cherries, … Continue reading →

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Opinion: To advance agriculture we must break down silos – from Ag Alert

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

By Cannon Michael In California, I think we in agriculture sometimes feel like there’s a lot of things stacked against us. We face a lot of regulatory pressure that many of our neighbors don’t feel, and that can push us … Continue reading →

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Rose Parade a grand California Grown tradition

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs

By CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Like millions of Californians and people around the world, I have celebrated New Year’s Day by watching TV coverage of the Rose Parade, a time-honored tradition started in 1890 by the Valley Hunt Club. … Continue reading →

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2019 in Review: Climate Smart Agriculture

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Visit CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming Innovation website for more information.

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To Break Bread, We Need Water

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Throughout the country, those who grow our food are grappling with water in changing climate. By Page Buono Water connects us across generations, cultures, geographies. And, though we may often forget, water also connects us across tables. We need water. … Continue reading →

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Holiday visits: CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and staff celebrate 2019 centennial, look forward to 2020

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

2019 was a year of celebration and reflection at CDFA, as we observed our centennial and looked back at 100 years of accomplishments and milestones. As CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and her senior staff made the rounds to Sacramento-area offices … Continue reading →

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Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry into California by State Veterinarian

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December 24 and in the early morning hours of December 25. … Continue reading →

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Research partnership with CDFA and others uses compost to tackle climate change – from UC Merced

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

By Lorena Anderson A thin layer of compost applied to grasslands could help fight climate change by capturing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil, recent research shows. UC Merced Professor Rebecca Ryals and a team of researchers, ranchers … Continue reading →

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California leads in poinsettia production

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs
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2019 in review: Grants and Community Support at CDFA

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

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