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IPM Achievement Award from DPR recognizes success of Medfly Preventive Release Program

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

“For preventing the establishment of an invasive species through safer, more sustainable practices that reduce pesticide use and demonstrate significant economic benefit in California” Medfly Preventive Release Program Director Ian Walters with CDFA’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division … Continue reading →

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CDFA Supports Spay and Neuter Awareness Month 

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month! Whether you’re a proud pet parent or just a fan of four-legged friends, this is a great time of year to  focus on the wellbeing of these beloved animals.  This month, CDFA is highlighting the Pet Lovers Spay and Neuter Grant Program, which helps keep California’s pet … Continue reading →

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A Pride Month Conversation with Cody Nicholson Stratton, of Foggy Bottoms Boys Farms

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Office of Public Affairs

On June 19, 2025, Cody Nicholson Stratton (pictured left), farmer/operator of Foggy Bottoms Boys Farm, joined virtually on Zoom for Pride Month Lunch and Learn; pictured right, Cody, his husband Thomas, and their six-year-old son. In celebration of Pride Month, … 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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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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Secretary Ross hosts state’s FFA officers at CDFA Headquarters

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross (standing) hosted the state’s FFA officers for their annual visit at CDFA Headquarters this afternoon. “It was great to be able to meet in person under the circumstances, and to hear how they’ve been so … Continue reading →

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Do Your Part. Wear a Mask. A COVID-19 video with CDFA Secretary Karen Ross

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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Video Update: Virulent Newcastle Disease Quarantine Lifted (English and Spanish)

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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Video: CDFA takes part in California Biodiversity Day, September 7

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The Golden State celebrates “California Biodiversity Day” on September 7, 2019. Home to the most diverse species and ecosystems in the U.S., California celebrates by encouraging actions to protect the natural variety that is part of the state’s enduring allure. The California … Continue reading →

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CDFA @ State Scientist Day

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Scientists from CDFA’s Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) and its Plant Pest Diagnostics Center participate in State Scientist Day at Capitol Park yesterday, May 8th. Booth demonstrations included how dry ice vibrates a hammer when its warm face causes the … Continue reading →

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