…Secretary Karen Ross. “We wish him safe travels and plenty of California milk and cookies as he and his reindeer make deliveries to the good children of our state.” Families…
Who’s Going to Be the Next Agriculture Secretary?
…Karen Ross, and former deputy agriculture secretary Kathleen Merrigan. One of the frontrunners for the position, however, is former Senator Heidi Heitkamp from North Dakota. Heitkamp served from 2013 to…
USTR Calls for Trade Investigation for Imported Produce
…were submitted on the subject of imported produce. During two days of virtual hearings in August, more than 60 witnesses testified. “Secretary Perdue, Secretary Ross, and I are fully engaged…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…clean energy future,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “The digester program helps farmers contribute to the state’s greenhouse gas reduction efforts by capturing methane, and the…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…well as the food supply we all rely on,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “CDFA is very pleased to welcome Yolo and Imperial counties to this…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
…most recently added Sacramento, San Luis Obispo. In a statement, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said, “We are very pleased to welcome Sacramento and San Luis Obispo counties to this program,”…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…Trump recognizes the challenges faced by American farmers and is committed to promoting and securing fair trade and a level playing field for all American producers. Secretary Perdue, Secretary Ross,…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
…food on the table,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “Housing for the Harvest adds to the action the state is taking to safeguard workers, their families…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…for the QIP. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recently qualified the UDFC petition to phase out the quota program as having enough signatures to warrant a hearing. “Kind of like the…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…an opportunity for long-term carbon storage in addition to reducing GHG emissions,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “These demonstration projects help get the word out to…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
…the Farmer Equity Act (AB 1348), which has brought forth many positive changes at CDFA,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in the report. “Through this report and the work of…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…works to address the budgetary shortfall. “Partnerships will be key as we move forward with economic recovery,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We need collaboration to implement this ambitious roadmap…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…meet California’s aggressive methane reduction goals by 2030,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “We are committed to collaborating with stakeholders, CARB, academic researchers and sister state…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…affordable and safe food crops,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “Improving soil health in California must be a collaborative effort between CDFA, stakeholder groups, sister agencies…