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Community Alliance for Family Farmers emergency fund for drought and pandemic relief

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

Note — This program is utilizing funds from the California Underserved and Small Producers Program (CUSP), administered by CDFA. —- With many small farms still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and deepening impacts felt from the drought, Community Alliance with … Continue reading →

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Join CDFA in recognizing National Farmers’ Market Week, August 1-7

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

Video in Spanish Visit this link for a list of Certified Farmers’ Markets in California.

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USDA makes investment in drought-parched Klamath River Basin

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

From a USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist agricultural producers impacted by worsening drought conditions in the Klamath River Basin. The announcement comes as U.S. Secretary … Continue reading →

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Tree Nut Growers: 2021 Navel Orangeworm Survey has begun

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division is releasing the 2021 Navel Orangeworm Program Survey to growers. The survey addresses the development of new tools to detect and control navel orangeworm in tree … Continue reading →

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‘The Business of Farming’ – USDA and partners offer regional workshops to support black and urban farmers and ranchers

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Initiative and the USDA Farm Service Agency are collaborating with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and regional partners to offer three regional workshops to support underserved farmers and ranchers by providing … Continue reading →

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COVID Vaccination: Visit MyTurn.ca.gov

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross: “We can all do this together. Please visit MyTurn.ca.gov to learn more about vaccinations. All of us can be part of the solution.”

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Farm Fresh – a video series from Western Growers

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

From a Western Growers news release “Farm Fresh,” a series of three videos available on YouTube from Western Growers, showcases the extraordinary skills and ingenuity of the farmers and farmworkers who work to bring food to America’s tables. “Farm Fresh: … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Pest Management Work Group: Learning from Innovators on California’s Central Coast

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined farmers, scientists and other colleagues serving on the Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Work Group for a trip to the Monterey/Salinas region last week. The group used the trip as an opportunity to see pest management … Continue reading →

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California State Board of Food and Agriculture – August 3, 2021 Meeting Notice

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

California State Board of Food and Agriculture to discuss organic, regenerative and resilient agriculture on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. GoToWebinar Meeting Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5110661304311370508Webinar ID: 600-396-867 Interpretación simultánea (español) transmisión de audio: Marque: 844-460-0074

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USDA listening sessions to inform agency’s efforts to advance racial justice and equity

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

Mark Your Calendar: July 28-29 On July 28-29, USDA is hosting virtual listening sessions to collect testimony and information for its Racial Equity Commission. The group’s directive is to address systemic inequities and increase participation in USDA programs, services, committees … Continue reading →

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