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Draft Flow Objectives for the Lower San Joaquin River and Implementation of the Food Safety Act to be Discussed at the Upcoming State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting

SACRAMENTO, September 29, 2016 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss the draft flow objectives for the lower San Joaquin River recently announced by the State Water Resources Control Board....

CDFA Announces Funding for the 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program

SACRAMENTO, September 19, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the 2016 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program makes available an estimated $257,000 in grant funding to promote agricultural education and leadership activities for students at the K-12, post-secondary, and adult education levels....

Request for Proposals for the California Nutrition Incentive Grant Program

SACRAMENTO, September 15, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is currently accepting proposals for the 2017 California Nutrition Incentive Program. The program was established by Assembly Bill 1321 (Chapter 442, Statutes of 2015) to encourage the purchase and consumption of healthy, California-grown fresh fruits and vegetables by CalFresh recipients....

CDFA & DWR Request Comments on $6 Million in Available Funding for Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Pilot Programs

SACRAMENTO, September 1, 2016 — The California Department of Water Resources and the California Department of Food and Agriculture have released a DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 30–day comment period concerning a joint application process....

California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Rural Issues at Upcoming Meeting on September 6th

SACRAMENTO, August 30, 2016 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be addressing issues impacting rural areas at its upcoming meeting on September 6th in Sacramento. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture – Main Auditorium, 1220 N Sacramento, CA 95814....

CDFA Announces Public Scoping Workshops and Comment Period for Medical Cannabis Cultivation Program

SACRAMENTO, August 29, 2016 — The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is developing regulations to establish cannabis cultivation licensing and a track and trace system, collectively referred to as the Medical Cannabis Cultivation Program (MCCP)....

Announcement of Vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO, August 25, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces two vacancies on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board (RIAB). RIAB makes recommendations to CDFA’s Secretary on all matters pertaining to the MPES Rendering Program....

European Grapevine Moth Eradicated from California

SACRAMENTO, August 18, 2016 — Agricultural officials from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in cooperation with county agricultural commissioners, have declared the European grapevine moth (EGVM) eradicated from California and have lifted quarantine restrictions....

CDFA Announces Availability of Fertilizer Research and Education Grant Funding

SACRAMENTO, August 10, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting proposals for a 2016 special grant program for fertilizer research and education. This competitive grant program funds research that advances the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use of fertilizing materials....

California Regains its “Accredited-Free” Status for Bovine Tuberculosis

SACRAMENTO, August 10, 2016 — California has regained its â€œ“accredited-free” status for bovine tuberculosis (TB), allowing cattle and bison to move to other states without the federal requirement of TB testing. The upgraded status is a result of several years of testing and related biosecurity efforts following the detection of the disease in five dairy herds dating between 2008 and 2013. These herds have all been declared free of the disease....

Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling to be Discussed at August 2 Meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture

SACRAMENTO, July 28, 2016 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hold a discussion on the state’s regulatory and licensing framework for medical cannabis on August 2 in Sacramento. The board will also be discussing GMO labeling following the recent passage of federal legislation....

Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantines in Merced and Monterey Counties

SACRAMENTO, July 13, 2016 — Quarantines are now in place in both Merced and Monterey Counties due to recent Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) detections. One ACP was detected near the City of Merced in Merced County and two ACP in one trap within the City of Salinas in Monterey County....

CDFA Announces Vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO, July 5, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the secretary on the department’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, which works to ensure that consumers receive fertilizing materials that are safe, effective, and meet the quality guaranteed by the manufacturer....

California State Board of Food and Agriculture Starts Discussions on 2018 Farm Bill

SACRAMENTO, June 29, 2016 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will begin discussions on the 2018 farm bill at its upcoming meeting on July 5th in Sacramento. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture Main Auditorium, 1220 N Sacramento, CA 95814....

Federal Funds Available to Help Pay for Organic Certification Fees

SACRAMENTO, June 29, 2016 — The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the availability of $2,180,870 for organic certification assistance to organic operations in California. Funds from the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) are available through CDFA’s State Organic Program (SOP)....

Announcement of Vacancy on Rendering Industry Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO, June 29, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces one vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board (RIAB). The Board makes recommendations to CDFA’s Secretary on all matters pertaining to the MPES Rendering Program....

CDFA Announces SWEEP Funding Availability for 2016

SACRAMENTO, June 20, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications today, June 20, 2016, for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). An estimated $18 million will be available for competitive grant funding to provide financial assistance to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water at California agricultural operations....

State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) Technical Assistance Workshops

SACRAMENTO, June 13, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $50,000 for 11 projects that will provide hands-on technical assistance to prospective State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) applicants. Award recipients met several requirements, including holding at least one workshop within a disadvantaged community....

California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Technology, Innovation and Food Waste in the Bay Area

SACRAMENTO, May 24, 2016 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be hosting two public meetings in the Bay Area next week, on May 31st in Emeryville and on June 1st in Palo Alto, to discuss issues related to agricultural innovation and food waste....

CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Milk, Raw Skim Milk and Raw Cream at Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County

SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2016 — Raw milk and cream produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County with a code date of June 1, 2016 is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones. The quarantine order followed the confirmed detection of Salmonella bacteria in raw whole milk and raw skim milk....

CDFA Announces Vacancies on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee....

Announcement of Vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO, May 12, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces one vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board (RIAB). RIAB makes recommendations to CDFA’s Secretary on all matters pertaining to the MPES Rendering Program....

CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Milk and Cream from Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County

SACRAMENTO, May 9, 2016 — Raw milk and cream produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County with a code date of MAY 18 is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones. The quarantine order followed the confirmed detection of Salmonella bacteria in raw cream. No illnesses have been reported at this time...

CDFA Accepting Applications for Grants to Provide Workshops and Technical Assistance for Farmers Participating in the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

SACRAMENTO, May 9, 2016 — CDFA will begin accepting applications today from non-profit organizations, California academic institutions and California Resource Conservation Districts...

CDFA Announces 129 Projects Totaling $16 Million for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

SACRAMENTO, April 25, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 129 projects totaling $16 million for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). SWEEP projects will result in on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and water savings....

CDFA Announces Vacancy on the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Advisory Board

SACRAMENTO, April 15, 2016 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Integrated Pest Control Branch is announcing one vacancy on the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board. This advisory board makes recommendations to the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program....

Secretary Ross reflects on visit to Vietnam

SACRAMENTO, April 13, 2016 — CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined the trade group WUSATA last week for a trip to Vietnam to discuss export opportunities and climate smart agriculture. Here are some of the highlights of the trip....

Secretary Ross discusses trade and climate change in Vietnam

SACRAMENTO, April 4, 2016 — CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is in Vietnam this week as part of a delegation of the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA), a non-profit formed in 1980 by the 13 western state departments of agriculture as well as the territorial departments in Guam and Samoa....

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