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Celebrating Women Leaders in Agriculture: A Conversation with Secretary Ross and California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (135+ words) As Women's History Month draws to a close, we're excited to share a special conversation between CDFA Secretary Ross and Shannon Douglass, president of the California Farm Bureau. This video offers an insightful and engaging look into leadership, career trajectories,…...
Women Farmers Shaping the Future: Luciana Jonkman’s Story
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (695+ words) In'celebration of the'International Year of the Woman Farmer,'we're'honoring the women whose paths into agriculture were shaped not by tradition, but by curiosity, mentorship, and a deep commitment to learning. For'Luciana Jonkman, a dairy farmer, consultant, and lifelong problem solver…...
Strengthening Partnerships with Punjabi American growers at the 2026 Kisan Mela in Madera
1+ week, 2+ day ago (505+ words) CDFA's Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Division and Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability participated in the Punjabi American Growers Group's 2026 Kisan Mela in Madera, connecting directly with growers to share resources on citrus health, sustainable farming, and climate'resilience programs. Through…...
Farmer Isabel Rosas Garcia: growing produce and community in the Salinas Valley
1+ week, 3+ day ago (225+ words) Isabel, a proud Latina farmer and founder of Dream Farm, a certified organic grower, has spent the past seven years fully committed to agriculture. She grows a diverse range of crops including celery, leafy greens, strawberries, broccoli, carrots, and more'bringing…...
Save the Date! Ag Day is April 21 on the west steps of the California Capitol
1+ week, 6+ day ago (255+ words) Save the Date! Ag Day is April 21 on the west steps of the California Capitol'California State Portal | CA.gov - Save the Date! Ag Day is April 21 on the west steps of the California Capitol - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog California Agriculture…...
California and Ireland - celebrating agriculture and community
2+ week, 3+ day ago (94+ words) California and Ireland " celebrating agriculture and community'California State Portal | CA.gov - California and Ireland - celebrating agriculture and community - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog California and Ireland " celebrating agriculture and community Secretary Karen Ross welcomed Martin Heydon Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries…...
Preliminary Grape Crush Report: Declines in crush numbers, prices tell the story of the 2025 crop
2+ week, 6+ day ago (358+ words) Preliminary Grape Crush Report: Declines in crush numbers, prices tell the story of the 2025 crop'California State Portal | CA.gov - Preliminary Grape Crush Report: Declines in crush numbers, prices tell the story of the 2025 crop - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog While not…...
Governor Newsom announces more than $23 million to increase access to farm-fresh food for CalFresh, WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program recipients
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (304+ words) News Release " Office of Governor Newsom What you need to know:California is investing $23 million to help connect California grown fresh food to Californians who qualify for CalFresh, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. California continues stepping up to…...
Food Safety: FDA releases initial findings of 5-year CA Central Coast environmental study, highlighting benefits of government and industry collaboration
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (569+ words) Food Safety: FDA releases initial findings of 5-year CA Central Coast environmental study, highlighting benefits of government and industry collaboration'California State Portal | CA.gov - Food Safety: FDA releases initial findings of 5-year CA Central Coast environmental study, highlighting benefits of…...
Horticulture Census: California leads national sales with $3.07 billion
4+ week, 1+ day ago (184+ words) Horticulture Census: California leads national sales with $3.07 billion'California State Portal | CA.gov - Horticulture Census: California leads national sales with $3.07 billion - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently released the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties…...