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From Service to Harvest — farming opportunities for veterans
In recognition of Veterans Day tomorrow, here is a video from CDFA’s award-winning Growing California series on opportunities for veterans to become farmers and ranchers with assistance from the Farmer Veteran Coalition.
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Farmers on Drought — Pang Chang, Fresno County
On the west side of Fresno County, you’ll find the farm of Pang Chang. He and his family have been growing crops in California for more than 30 years and farmed in Laos prior to that. Pang started by … Continue reading
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How California produce farmers can prepare for Produce Safety Rule inspection
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) has published an interview with Sarah Standiford of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program as part of a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) case study series. The interview highlights how California farms can prepare for … Continue reading
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Young Central Valley grower receives national ‘Star Farmer’ honor from FFA
From Morning Ag Clips The American Star Awards, including American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience, are presented to FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through completion … Continue reading
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Drought study — $3 billion in losses to agriculture in last two years
Researchers at UC Merced, led by water resources management professor Dr. Josue Medellin-Azuara, have estimated direct agricultural losses due to drought total $3 billion over the last two years — $1.7 billion this year and $1.3 billion in 2021. As … Continue reading
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On Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), cultural connections run deep in California’s agricultural community
When CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong recently toured Yo’Ville Community Garden and Farm in Fresno, a resident-led community garden that also serves as an incubator farm, a large plot brimmed with marigold flowers being grown by historically underserved farmers. Marigolds (cempasúchil … Continue reading
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Farewell to CDFA Deputy Secretary Kevin Masuhara
Today is the last day of state service for CDFA Deputy Secretary for Administration and Finance Kevin Masuhara, who is retiring after 16 years at the agency. Masuhara has also served as CDFA’s Director of Marketing Services and as the … Continue reading
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Southern California school garden program encourages students to recycle water for plants
Santiago Elementary School in Lake Forest (Orange County) is growing the next generation of water-wise Californians by encouraging students to recycle clean water for its school garden. In an Instagram post about the project the school asked, “Do you pour … Continue reading
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Expanding Food Bank Service Capabilities in Contra Costa/Solano and Beyond
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National Apple Day — grab one that’s crisp like Fall
National Apple Day falls in the midst of peak season for Northern California’s Apple Hill. Check out this video to see what’s happening there.
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