Mission Statement

To safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Goals of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

  • Equitable and Resilient Food Systems and Communities
    Support the nutritional, ecological, and economic resilience of all aspects of California’s diverse food system and agricultural communities in the face of a changing climate and supply chain.
  • Proactive Collaboration with Stakeholders and Sister Agencies
    Provide excellent customer service and maximize efficiency through proactive collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Robus and Innovative CDFA Workforce
    Workforce empowered through investments in employee development, technological innovation, and process improvement to provide excellent customer service and support to California agriculture.
  • Agricultural Systems Literacy
    Build strong awareness among California consumers about the superior quality, value, safety, and stewardship represented in the California agricultural brand and the role CDFA plays in maintaining the food system.

For more information, please view the CDFA Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

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