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Middle school garden incorporates agricultural tips for water conservation

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Part of Mt. Diablo School District’s Farm to School Incubator Grant Program grant to enhance the existing 2.25-acre school garden at Riverview Middle School is to spread the news about agricultural practices of utilizing swales and berms to conserve water. … Continue reading →

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Pride Month and CDFA’s commitment to equality

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross I was honored yesterday to participate in Sacramento’s Pride March along with CDFA employees who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, and supporters of that community. I am proud to stand among them. Our LGBTQ+ … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross joined by former CDFA and USDA secretary Ann Veneman for grand opening of Central Valley Ag innovation center

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA secretary Karen Ross and former CDFA and USDA secretary Ann Veneman recently participated in the grand opening of the Sun World International Center for Innovation in the Kern County community of Wasco. The center is developing fruit varietals with … Continue reading →

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Statement by CDFA Secretary Karen Ross on USDA’s announcement of a new framework for resilience and competitiveness in our food systems

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

This morning, the USDA announced a framework designed to create “new, more and better markets for small and midsized producers” across our nation and here in California. Recognizing the supply-chain interruptions and disruptions brought on by both the pandemic and … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross joins Governor Newsom, New Zealand prime minister for Memorandum of Cooperation signing on climate 

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (photo-center) joined Governor Newsom, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern (to Secretary Ross’ right), New Zealand minister of agriculture and trade Damien O’Connor (to secretary’s left), and other dignitaries today at a memorandum of cooperation signing … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross learns about Farm-to-School efforts in Inland Empire

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs
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National Learn About Compost Day coming up this weekend — CDFA offers compost resources page

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Visit CDFA’s On-Farm Compost Resources Page

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Department of Conservation announces $42 million in Land Repurposing Program Grants

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

From a California Department of Conservation News Release The California Department of Conservation today announced the award of more than $40 million to regional organizations working to reduce groundwater reliance and create local environmental and economic opportunities through land-use changes. … Continue reading →

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USDA announcement for Commodity Container Assistance Program includes Port of Oakland

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

From a USDA news release USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Commodity Container Assistance Program (CCAP), which currently includes a partnership with the Port of Oakland and the … Continue reading →

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CDFA Border Stations helping to prevent risk of invasive mussel infestation during boating season

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Once again, CDFA is partnering with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, and the Department of Water Resources to help prevent invasive quagga and zebra mussels from entering California. Staff at CDFA Border Inspection Stations are … Continue reading →

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