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China Welcomes California!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Pleasant weather and clear skies welcomed Governor Brown’s delegation to Beijing – the first stop on our three-city tour of this dynamic country. As part of the trade delegation, I am here to promote California as a place for business … Continue reading →

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USDA proclaims April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/2013/04/pest_awareness_month.shtml The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today proclaimed April as “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.” All month, APHIS will highlight how invasive species can enter the United States and spread, … Continue reading →

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Governor Brown Visits CDFA

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. stopped by this week at the monthly meeting of the California State Board of Agriculture, at CDFA headquarters. The board is comprised of gubernatorial appointees. The governor pointed out that he last attended a state board meeting during his first time … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series – “Urban Farmer”

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Urban Farmer,” a story about a community organization working to produce food and educate young people.  

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From the New York Times – Indiana Dairy Finds Way to Let Cows Power Trucks

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

By STEVEN YACCINO FAIR OAKS, Ind. — Here at one of the largest dairy farms in the country, electricity generated using an endless supply of manure runs the equipment to milk around 30,000 cows three times a day. For years, the … Continue reading →

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News Release – State Board to Discuss Agricultural Outlook with State and Federal Leaders

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=13-010 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss the economic, trade, and policy outlook for California’s $43.5 billion agricultural sector on Tuesday, April 2nd in Sacramento. The meeting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at … Continue reading →

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From the Associated Press – Farmers Team Up to Convert Beets to Ethanol

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iXggnp-PGRxZUU-FhjozTvH_xdFA?docId=dc9bbff72c614d2d8ada6e51116b74ad By GOSIA WOZNIACKA, Associated Press FIVE POINTS, Calif. (AP) — Amid the vast almond orchards and grape fields that surround Five Points in California’s Central Valley, a once-dominant crop that has nearly disappeared from the state’s farms is making … Continue reading →

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Growing California video series – Jim Mills, Green Broker

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Jim Mills, Green Broker.”

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Video – Secretary Ross Talks About Ag Day 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs
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Ag Day Spurs Innovative Outreach Ideas

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Today is the annual California Ag Day at the State Capitol, a time to celebrate everything that farmers and ranchers bring to our state, and a time to reach out to people with our story of innovation and success. It … Continue reading →

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