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Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jeffrey Mount and Jay Lund, UC Davis, and Emma Freeman, PPIC Water in California is shared across three main sectors. Statewide, average water use is roughly 50% environmental, 40% agricultural, and 10% urban. However, the percentage of water use by … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series – Wine Connections

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Wine Connections.” This video content is no longer available.

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National Farmers’ Market Week highlights connections between consumers, farmers

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Rick Jensen, Director of Inspection Services

The annual National Farmers Market Week is being observed this week (August 3-9).  It’s a time worth celebrating because of the key role farmers’ markets play in connecting consumers to the people who produce their fresh fruits and vegetables. At … Continue reading →

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August is fairs month! Find a fair near you

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Antelope Valley Fair 8/15/2014 to 8/24/2014 Lancaster, CA Butte County Fair 8/21/2014 to 8/24/2014 Gridley, CA Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair 8/28/2014 to 8/31/2014 Bishop, CA Humboldt County Fair 8/13/2014 to 8/24/2014 Ferndale, CA Inter-Mountain Fair of Shasta 8/29/2013 to 9/2/2013 … Continue reading →

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Navy veteran shows urban children the value of work and education through farming – from ABC News

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs
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As trade mission to Mexico ends, collaborative efforts will continue

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

  Our last days in Mexico City continued the themes of cooperation and engagement.  The agricultural delegation had a meeting with the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) and hosted a Business Roundtable with Agricultural Importers and Distributors … Continue reading →

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California and Mexico – a win-win relationship

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

It speaks volumes that during our meetings in Mexico, the notion of “ganar-ganar,” or a “win-win” relationship was mentioned more than once. Our discussions have focused not only on building stronger trade relationships between our two markets, but in also … Continue reading →

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Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the numbers

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

The California State Fair has completed another successful season with a 17-day run that ended on Sunday, July 27. The Fair has provided a recap by the numbers: More than 750,000 guests came through the gates. 159,242 cars were parked … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s trade mission

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

My first impressions of Mexico City as part of Governor Brown’s trade mission were a sensory overload. From the vibrant colors and artistry of the flower market within Mercardo de Jamaica, to the unbelievable aromas drifting blocks away from the … Continue reading →

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CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape

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

    One of my priorities as secretary is process improvement, looking at all CDFA operations for opportunities to increase efficiency and, ultimately, improve our service to the people of California. It’s a key provision in CDFA’s Strategic Plan, recognizing … Continue reading →

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