California Department of Food and Agriculture

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Fruit Removal Preferred Treatment for European Grapevine Moth

SACRAMENTO, September 3, 2010 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture is preparing to remove the fruit from backyard grapevines in a portion of the Fairfield area in Solano County as part of the ongoing effort to eradicate the European grapevine moth (EGVM). CDFA’s first choice for treatment is fruit removal from backyard grapevines....

Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantines Set For San Diego, Sacramento Counties

SACRAMENTO, September 2, 2010 – Portions of San Diego and Sacramento counties have been added to areas of California under quarantine for the light brown apple moth. Nineteen counties are currently part of the quarantine, totaling 5,147 square miles. It is one of the largest pest quarantines in state history. In San Diego County, 10 square miles are under quarantine near Balboa Park in the City of San Diego....

Secretary Kawamura Announces Retirement of State Veterinarian Dr. Richard Breitmeyer

SACRAMENTO, September 2, 2010 – CDFA Secretary A.G. Kawamura today announced the retirement of California State Veterinarian Dr. Richard Breitmeyer after 26 years at CDFA. His retirement is effective September 30. "Dr. Breitmeyer leaves state service as one of the most respected animal health authorities in the nation," said Secretary Kawamura....

Secretary Kawamura Announces Environmental Advisory Panel for Agriculture

SACRAMENTO, September 1, 2010 – CDFA Secretary A.G. Kawamura today announced the formation of a five-member scientific advisory panel on environmental farming to advise state agencies on sustainable agriculture. "This panel will bring together diverse expertise to educate and consult with state agencies on environmental issues paramount to sustainable agricultural production"....

Listeria Detected in Morningland Raw Milk Cheese

SACRAMENTO, August 26, 2010 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture has detected Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in raw milk cheese produced in the state of Missouri and sold in California. The bacteria was found in two cheese products labeled as Morningland Dairy Raw Milk Cheese Garlic Colby and Morningland Dairy Raw Milk Cheese Hot Pepper Colby, both manufactured at processing plant number 29-428....

CDFA Announces Vacancy on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO, August 26, 2010 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing a vacancy on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board oversees the department's Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, which works to ensure that consumers receive fertilizing materials that are safe and effective and meet the quality guaranteed by the manufacturer....

Mediterranean Fruit Fly Eradicated from California

SACRAMENTO, August 25, 2010 – A Mediterranean fruit fly infestation centered in the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles County has been eradicated, ending a quarantine that began in late 2009. The eradication of this infestation, along with the recent lifting of two similar quarantines in northern San Diego County, means California is now free from Medfly infestations....

Quarantine Declared in Kern County for Melon Fruit Fly

SACRAMENTO, August 19, 2010 – A quarantine is in place in Kern County, where invasive melon fruit flies have been detected in the Arvin/Mettler area. The quarantine measures 82 square miles and is bordered on the west by an imaginary line that intersects Copus Rd. halfway between Highway 99 and I-5; on the south by Legray Rd.; on the east by an imaginary line in the foothills between Rancho Rd. and Herring Rd; and on the north....

European Grapevine Moth Quarantine Expands to San Joaquin County

SACRAMENTO, August 19, 2010 – New detections of the European Grapevine Moth in the Lodi area have led to an extension of the quarantine for the pest to San Joaquin County. Ninety-six square miles are now under quarantine there, bringing the total area under quarantine statewide to 1,995 square miles. The quarantine boundaries in San Joaquin County are....

Resurgence of West Nile Virus Poses Risk to Horses

SACRAMENTO, August 11, 2010 – The return of West Nile virus to California this year is renewing calls for horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated. So far in 2010, four horses have been diagnosed with the disease, in Sacramento, San Joaquin and Madera counties. All the horses were either unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated. "Outbreaks of West Nile virus are still a risk for horses," said California State Veterinarian...

Quarantine Declared in Los Angeles County for Oriental Fruit Fly

SACRAMENTO, August 10, 2010 – A quarantine is in place in the Pasadena/San Marino area of Los Angeles County, where invasive Oriental fruit flies have been detected. The quarantine measures 89 square miles and is bordered on the west by Figueroa St; on the south by Interstate 10; on the east by The Big Santa Anita Wash; and on the north by an imaginary line in the foothills. Additional information about this quarantine, including a map, is available at...

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CDFA Funding Sources

Federal funds and user fees make up the majority of the CDFA budget.

CDFA's general fund budget represents just $3.67 for each Californian each year.

General Fund

$98M

Federal

$54M

Other Federal Funds to California

$33M

User Fees and Other Funds

$163M

Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order S-12-10, all CDFA offices will be closed the second, third and fourth Friday of each month. All border protection stations will remain open and continue to operate on furlough days.