…Secretary Karen Ross said an “all-of-the-above strategy” will be necessary to address California’s water needs over the next 20 years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
…of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, and Western Growers Assistant Vice President, Science, Sonia Salas share their memories of Hank and detail how his integrity and leadership impacted their professional…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…Commissioner Camille Touton, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, and Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. “We started with a roundtable at Fresno State about the current water…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…Bill priorities letter. Approximately 40 individuals attended the most recent session held at the Fresno County Farm Bureau. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, Undersecretary Christine Birdsong, and California Environmental Protection Agency…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-18-22
…agriculture, Secretary Ross congratulating Sonoma County wine industry leaders, and how the collective action by ag can be successful in affecting political outcomes. Tune in to the show for these…
VofV: Farming’s Secret Weapon – California Community Colleges
…Secretary Karen Ross to train community college students is a perfect example of the way to pass along knowledge about on-farm skills and technology. “I can teach theory all day…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…Secretary Karen Ross said continued investment in water resilience, particularly in areas of storage and deliver, is critical for preparing for future water needs. “California built its major water delivery…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
…out more at WGA.com. Karen Ross (California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary) delves into the opportunities 2022 offers for the California farming industry – including meaningful ways to the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-04-22
…chain issues, and a Voices of the Valley episode with Ag Secretary Karen Ross. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “As we release the draft Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy, it is important that we look at the…
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
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…