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Governor Brown, Secretary Ross recognize December as Farm to Food Bank Month

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Farm to Food Bank Month California is America’s most robust and bountiful agricultural producer. With over 81,000 farms and approximately 400 crops, agriculture in the Golden State is responsible for feeding much of the nation and world. As California’s economy … Continue reading →

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Why California’s drought-stressed fruit may be better for you – From KQED

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By Sasha Khokha California’s severe drought is putting stress on everyone these days: the residents whose wells are running dry; the farmers forced to experiment with growing their produce with much less water; and of course, the thirsty fruits and … Continue reading →

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USDA launches new “Healthy Eating on a Budget” section of ChooseMyPlate.gov site

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled Healthy Eating on a Budget – the newest addition to ChooseMyPlate.gov. Consumers continue to want more information about how to make better eating decisions with limited resources. To meet this need, the USDA’s … Continue reading →

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Want to be happier? Eat your vegetables! – from the Silver Lining Psychology blog

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By Patricia Thompson When you were a kid, did your mother urge you to eat your vegetables?  If your home-life was anything like mine, you were presented with a constant array of veggies at dinner time.   Some, like corn … Continue reading →

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