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CDFA part of soil initiative that helps connect the dots between soil and plate – from Civil Eats

By Nancy Matsumoto EXCERPTED Anthony Myint vividly recalls the moment he encountered the idea that would shift his life’s path. In 2014, the San Francisco chef and his wife and business partner, Karen Leibowitz, visited California carbon ranching pioneer John … Continue reading

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Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt speaks at Germany/California Bioenergy Symposium

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Grant will help combat onion disease

 From Morning Ag Clips For years more than 15 bacterial species have ruined millions of dollars worth of onion crops across the United States. That is bound to change, as a group of 24 researchers from 12 states across the … Continue reading

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#CDFACentennial – Centennial Reflections video series with Lynn Morgan

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a state agency in 2019. Throughout the year this blog will feature a number of items to commemorate this milestone. Today we continue with the Centennial Reflections video … Continue reading

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After watching brother give up on gardening, man designs tabletop gardens for the disabled – from the Good News Network

After Terry Garrett witnessed his ailing brother lose the ability to pursue his love of gardening, he took it upon himself to ensure that anybody—regardless of whether they are confined to a wheelchair—could keep their green thumbs in the dirt. … Continue reading

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USDA offers disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers affected by 2018, 2019 disasters

California farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in 2018 and 2019 can apply through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Sign-up for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program is underway. WHIP+ will be available for eligible producers who … Continue reading

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Central Valley incubator aids ag-tech start-ups – from Ag Alert

By Kevin Hecteman There’s a bumper crop of ideas growing in Woodland—from measuring a plant’s water needs to fighting nefarious pests to streamlining markets. A Farm-to-Fork Live event recently brought about 70 people to Woodland Community College and AgStart, a … Continue reading

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California Ag statistics for 2018

In 2018, California’s farms and ranches received almost $50 billion in cash receipts for their output. This represents a slight increase over adjusted cash receipts for 2017. California’s agricultural abundance includes more than 400 commodities. Over a third of the … Continue reading

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CDFA scientist tapped to lead national fertilizer organization

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#CDFACentennial – Centennial Reflections video series with Baldo Villegas

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a state agency in 2019. Throughout the year this blog will feature a number of items to commemorate this milestone. Today we continue with the Centennial Reflections video … Continue reading

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