The damage caused by recent ecological disasters has helped highlight agriculture’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross pointed out…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Food and Agriculture Karen Ross spoke to the work being done to prepare the next generation of farm employees and what will be needed moving forward. There was also a…
Optimism for Moving Forward to Address Water Following Curtailment Orders
…developed to address California’s water system moving forward. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross “The regulatory tools are pretty blunt, and curtailments are a blunt instrument,” Ross explained. “But I am very…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross was also in attendance. Secretary Vilsack referenced the Interagency Drought Relief Working Group and other USDA resources aimed at relieving some of the pressures…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…Agriculture meeting, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the work being undertaken to help improve food safety. CDFA has been continuing its efforts to help advance the Food Safety…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…in a free hotel room. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the program has evolved “because of what we’ve learned implementing the program.” The program has…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis. OPCA is a program under CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation. In a news release, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross stated, “We’re offering this…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…budget with an additional $641 million over the next two years,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said during a call with reporters. “It is very important that we use that money…
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
…similar to Mendocino and Sonoma counties where the emergency declaration was made. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross told AgNet West the governor’s approach is influenced…
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
…30 to provide further comment. CDFA secretary Karen Ross said that input from the ag community is critical for developing viable strategies for meetings the state’s climate goals. The Farmer-and Rancher-Led…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
Last week, the California Pollinator Coalition was announced to the industry. Three groups will headline the efforts, one of which being the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Ag Secretary Karen…
Voting is Underway for QIP Sunset Referendum
…of Agriculture Karen Ross back in January. The voting period opened on March 4 and dairy producers will have until June 1 to submit their ballots. California Market Milk Producers…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…crop year is one to be celebrated by the 69,900 farms and ranches that make up California’s remarkable agricultural community,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in her forward of the…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…update on Hartnell’s Agriculture and Business Technology Institute, followed by a fireside chat with CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. The full-day program on March 19 will begin with morning business sessions…