…communities. Comments should be submitted to CDFA.OEFI@cdfa.ca.gov no later than November 15, 2019, 5 p.m. PST. For questions, please contact CDFA Public Affairs at 916-654-0433. Source: CDFA Sponsored Content Let’s…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that California dairy farmers are well on their way to meeting the industry goals for methane reduction. The industry will…
Ensuring Compliance with the Produce Safety Rule
…Training that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received funding from FDA to provide Produce Safety…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…this important legislation and to Governor Newsom for signing it into law.” SB 153 requires California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross to consult with Governor Newsom,…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…by DPR for the purpose of identifying and developing sustainable alternatives to chlorpyrifos. Another $2 million will be granted by CDFA to expand outreach for biologically integrated farming systems. CDFA…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…as well as colleges and universities. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is funding 69 projects, with grant awards ranging between $50,000 and $450,000. CDFA solicited fixed amount awards for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-26-19
…Japan, CDFA’s new ‘One-Stop-Shop” farmer resource portal and the potential of sugarbeets as livestock feed. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
SACRAMENTO (CDFA-September 23, 2019) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is pleased to announce the availability of the new Farmer Resource Portal designed to assist farmers and…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Open for 2020
SACRAMENTO (CDFA-September 23, 2019) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
…round of funding. CDFA has received $28 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in 2019, to award grants for agricultural management practices that promote soil health through sequestering carbon and…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
…and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). The funding will be used to assist small businesses to take part in activities such as foreign…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
…grown in California. The Golden State accounts for 13 percent of the country’s total value for 2018. It’ll be interesting to see changes in the top markets for 2018 when CDFA releases…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
…More information about VND and biosecurity guidelines to keep birds healthy are available on the CDFA virulent Newcastle disease web and Facebook pages. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Newcastle_Disease_Info.html Source: California Department of Food and…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…hear concerns regarding the development of California’s water resilience portfolio. The input provided through the series of public comment sessions will help the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA),…