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A Farm Bill for our planet

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is in the midst of preparing California’s recommendations for the 2018 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is renewed every five years and serves as the policy guideline for food and farming in the United States. The legislation touches all … Continue reading →

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CDFA Career Fair attracts 100+ job seekers, from students to scientists

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA held its second annual career fair at its Gateway Oaks offices in Sacramento on April 7, 2017. Job openings cover the full spectrum of programs at CDFA, including plant and animal health; dairy food safety; weights and measures; alternative fuels; information … Continue reading →

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California’s farmers tackle climate change in their own way – from the Christian Science Monitor

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jessica Mendoza Like all California farmers, Don Cameron is used to long dry spells interrupted by wet years. Drought and flood, he says, have always been a way of life in the Golden State. But in 36 years of … Continue reading →

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A conservation budget that takes care of us by taking care of the land – from the George Washington University Food Institute

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Ann Mills Note – The author is a former USDA deputy undersecretary for natural resources and development.  At his Senate confirmation hearing last Thursday, Governor Sonny Purdue opened and closed his remarks by quoting his father: “If you take … Continue reading →

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International scientists drawn to CDFA Plant Pest Diagnostics Lab

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

NOTE – April has been declared ‘Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month’ by the USDA.                      

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USDA declares April as ‘Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month’

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA has proclaimed April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.  Each year during April, USDA amplifies its public outreach about the risks that invasive plant pests, diseases and harmful weeds pose to America’s crops and forests—and how … Continue reading →

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Small and beginning farmers find opportunities at Dixon Farm – from Ag Alert

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Bob Johnson A few hundred yards from the Kidwell Road off ramp from Highway 80 heading into Dixon from the east, Rich and Shelly Collins have built a small incubator for farmers who serve the local community. Emma Torbert … Continue reading →

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CDFA Career Fair scheduled for April 7

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

With an estimated 40 percent of all California state employees eligible to retire in the next five years, and nearly 50 percent here at CDFA, the agency recognizes a substantial need to recruit new employees and will hold its second … Continue reading →

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Video – A look back at Ag Day

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs
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Wines and climate adaptation – Climate Smart Agriculture Mission to Australia

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

New South Wales: Our trip to Australia included a trip near the village of of Yenda, for a tour with the irrigation, energy and wastewater management team for Casella Family Brands, the owners of Yellow Tail and Peter Lehmann wines, … Continue reading →

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