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Was your California farming operation impacted by a natural disaster? Or do you live in a California agricultural community that was impacted? Join us for a virtual question-and-answer session to learn more about programs and resources that may be available … Continue reading →

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Secretary Ross is leading a climate and trade delegation to Denmark and the Netherlands to focus on building partnerships for California. As the EU moves forward on an ambitious green transition, Denmark is a leading … Continue reading →

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is leading a climate and trade delegation to Denmark and the Netherlands to focus on building partnerships for California. The Danish Agriculture and Food Council has committed to the goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050. This … Continue reading →

The internet is critical to everyday life. Yet 1 out of 5 Californians lack access to affordable, reliable broadband service, devices, and the skills to use them.  As a result, millions in our state are unable to access essential government services … Continue reading →

While California’s boon of rain and snow this year is a much-needed respite from drought as well a bit of a buffer against the hotter and drier conditions the state is facing over the long-term, the wet weather is bringing … Continue reading →

CDFA and the USDA are hosting a webinar to help California farmers and agricultural communities impacted by current disasters understand programs and resources that may be available to them.   If your farming operation in California was impacted by a natural … Continue reading →

Taken from a USDA news release  CDFA is joining the USDA in declaring April 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month .  This national outreach month is dedicated to highlighting the impact of invasive plant pests and diseases on plants nationwide. … Continue reading →

It’s National Tomato Day! California produces nearly all the processing tomatoes in the United States. In 2022, California growers led the nation in tomato production with 1.5 million tons, at a value of nearly $1.2 billion. As we celebrate one … Continue reading →

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California State Board of Food and Agriculture are announcing a bold plan for the future: Ag Vision for the Next Decade. Ag Vision centers on growing opportunity – for farmers and … Continue reading →

All interested parties are invited to register for the State of the Science Summit: Feed Strategies to Reduce Enteric Emissions, May 2-3, 2023, in the UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom. The summit will be cohosted by the California … Continue reading →