Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has launched…
Voices of the Valley: Agritourism – From Goat Yoga to Pumpkin Patches
…farm. She’s hopeful that her agritourism events – including on-farm AirBnB stays, tours, commodity festivals and farm-to-fork dinners – can help build consumer confidence in how food gets to their…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…foodservice companies in California. Led by Keith Brewer, COO of Daylight Foods and Vice President of Operations at GrubMarket, and Chris Vlahopouliotis, General Manager of Daylight Foods, the Daylight Foods…
EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S.
DepositPhotos image The European Union (EU) is exploring new import restrictions on certain food products produced under different standards, a move aimed at protecting EU farmers. The proposal is similar…
CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County
California Quarantine Map of Orange County Quarantine Area The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded a quarantine area in Mission Viejo, Orange County, to control the spread…
Ranking Members of Agriculture Committees Demand Answers on Food Aid Disruptions
…American-grown food aid. The pause raises concerns about potential impacts on American farmers and U.S. agricultural markets. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Klobuchar and Craig stated, “We…
CDFA Office of Farm to Fork Accepting Grant Applications
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is accepting grant applications for the Farm to Community Food Hubs Program, with a deadline…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
…the USDA did not respond to a state official’s request for information regarding a new program designed to safeguard the nation’s food supply. These delays have heightened concerns among federal…
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA), is offering a grant program to fund pest control advisers in…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…and mid-size producers to occupy a larger market share and receive a greater share of the consumer’s food dollar. NFU has advocated for decades for mandatory country-of-origin labeling to level…
CDFA Hosting International Buyers for Business Meetings
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with other organizations, is hosting international buyers for business meetings and a product showcase to promote California’s agricultural…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
DepositPhotos image A leading agricultural trade organization is raising concerns over the impact of newly imposed Section 232 tariffs on American farmers and food producers. Farmers for Free Trade, a…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
…proteins. With diet-related diseases on the rise and the continued challenge of food insecurity, science-based nutrition is paramount. In October, NPPC directly addressed the Committee prior to releasing its draft…
JBS USA Food Company Settles with the U.S. Department of Labor
DepositPhotos image JBS USA Food Company will pay $4 million to settle with the U.S. Department of Labor for using child labor in meatpacking plants, with funds earmarked to prevent…