Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection …
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject to the …
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast …
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding …
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening …
California Agriculture Day is March 19
California’s agricultural community will celebrate California Agriculture Day on March 19, with a focus on the theme “Ag at Work: Cultivating Careers and Communities.” The event, hosted by the California …
CDFA Launches Agricultural Workforce Survey
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has launched an agricultural workforce survey to identify the evolving needs of employers in the specialty crop sector, which is adapting to …
CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded a quarantine area in Mission Viejo, Orange County, to control the spread of citrus greening disease (HLB). The USDA’s Animal …
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 …
CDFA Hosting International Buyers for Business Meetings
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 exports. Sponsored …
APHIS and CDFA Expand Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are expanding the quarantine for sweet orange scab (SOS) in Orange County, …
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
Although you’re hearing a lot about how the wildfires are affecting populated areas in Southern California, they are also affecting agricultural areas in the hilly areas just outside of Los …
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a new partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund projects that strengthen local and …
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
Effective immediately, the USA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area’s quarantine for citrus greening. …