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CDFA helps Black Farmers Conference attendees learn about available grant programs

CDFA attended today’s Black Farmers Conference at Fresno State University. Representatives from the CDFA Office of Farm Equity, the Urban Agriculture Grant Program, the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Citrus Pest & … Continue reading

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Rendering is Recycling — join us in recognition of National Rendering Day, April 21

Today is National Rendering Day! The Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch within CDFA licenses and inspects rendering plants and promotes the safe and legal collection, transportation, processing and disposal of dead livestock, animal and fish materials, and used cooking … Continue reading

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California to deliver 100 percent water supply allocation

News release from the office of Governor Newsom WHAT TO KNOW: California is managing water supplies to expand storage, maximize delivery throughout the state, mitigate flooding, and help communities recover from years of extreme drought – announcing a 100% water … Continue reading

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Earth Day on April 22 — video message from Secretary Ross on farming, ranching and soil health

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Visit to the Netherlands highlights trade and climate collaboration

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. (Photos: Right — Secretary Ross with US Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal, USDA Under Secretary … Continue reading

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California’s Dog Teams help protect environment, food supply and plant health

April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (Photo — inspection dog Yeti on the job in San Diego County, alongside handler Jeremy Partch) The purpose of California’s Dog Teams, a joint program between CDFA, the USDA, and county … Continue reading

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Mark your calendar — Earth Day webinar on biodiversity coming on April 21

SCROLL DOWN to watch a recording of the webinar In recognition of Earth Day this week CDFA is hosting a webinar on biodiversity on farms and ranches. We hope you’ll join us! NOTE — new Zoom log-in information: Link to … Continue reading

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Coming on April 20th – Virtual Question-and-Answer Session on USDA’s Disaster Assistance to Help California Farmers and Agriculture Communities Recover

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

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Denmark – Changing a Carbon Footprint to a Handprint for Climate Sustainability

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

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Secretary Ross in the Netherlands and Denmark — trade visit begins with meeting with agriculture officials

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

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