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California drought the worst in 1,200 years – from the San Jose Mercury News

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By Paul Rogers The last three years of drought were the most severe that California has experienced in at least 1,200 years, according to a new scientific study published Thursday. The study provides the state with breathtaking new historical context … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series – Urban farm educates, inspires

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Fairview Farms,” a profile of an urban farm near Santa Barbara – a farm with an educational mission.

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Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Positive. Productive. Creative, collaborative, cooperative … CDFA staff, from scientists and veterinarians to inspectors and technicians, embody these characteristics as they undertake a variety of projects and programs on behalf of the agriculture industry and the people of the Golden … Continue reading →

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Governor Brown, Secretary Ross recognize December as Farm to Food Bank Month

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Farm to Food Bank Month California is America’s most robust and bountiful agricultural producer. With over 81,000 farms and approximately 400 crops, agriculture in the Golden State is responsible for feeding much of the nation and world. As California’s economy … Continue reading →

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Yolo County farm wins prestigious conservation award

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce Full Belly Farm as the recipient of the prestigious 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors private landowner achievement in the voluntary stewardship and … Continue reading →

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State employees donate 13 tons of turkey, help set record at Sacramento Food Bank

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

A partnership between California state employees and the Sacramento Food Bank has helped produce a record number of turkey donations. The food bank accepted more than 9,300 turkeys for needy families in the 2014 Turkey Drop, with 1,760 of them–more … Continue reading →

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From the New York Times: The Thanksgiving Recipes Googled in Every State

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs
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Thankful for what’s on our table

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

What’s on the table for the Thanksgiving feast is often a matter of household tradition. In my family, that means turkey with all the fixings! Maybe your traditional Thanksgiving is much the same, but it’s good to know that here … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series – What does California Grown mean to you?

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

With Thanksgiving coming next week, CDFA presents “What does California Grown mean to you?” It’s the latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown.

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Veggie Trike brings fresh produce to streets – from the Sacramento Bee

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By Sammy Caiola “Fresh fruits and veggies! Fresh fruits and veggies!” Like a jovial street merchant from days of old, a bearded Collin Samaan stood on Liestal Row between 17th and 18th streets Friday in Sacramento, vending healthy foods out … Continue reading →

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