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SACRAMENTO, May 28, 2021 — A 45–day public comment period for proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12 (2018) begins May 28, 2021 and ends July 12, 2021. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is proposing to adopt new Chapter 10 (commencing with section 1320) of Division 2 of Title 3 of the California Code of Regulations to implement Health and Safety Code sections 25990 through 25994, Farm Animal Cruelty, which mandates farm animal confinement standards for egg–laying hens, veal calves, and breeding pigs and the sale of shell eggs, liquid eggs, whole veal meat, and whole pork meat derived from these covered animals.
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An Era of Productivity & Perseverance: CDFA's 2019-2020 Report
CDFA Statement on Racial Equity/ Declaración del CDFA sobre la equidad racial
Farmer Equity Report
The Farmer Equity Report outlines the key challenges facing socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in California and recommendations for CDFA to address these challenges. The full report is available here: English | Español.
Boards and Commissions Index
A list of agricultural committees, task forces and advisory boards, with information on how to join and participate.
COVID-19 and the Food Supply Chain
Drought Assistance
The USDA is offering assistance to California farms affected by the recent drought.
California Grown - 2020 Annual Report
Learn how the California Grown team rose to the unique challenges of 2020.
Wildfire Recovery Resources
Assistance is available to those affected by California's historic wildfires.
California Animal Response Emergency System (CARES)
The California Animal Response Emergency System (CARES) is the state-level framework for supporting animals in disasters, integrating all levels of government and non-governmental entities in a mutual aid system for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for animals in disaster events.
California & 2018 Farm Bill
The Farm Bill creates jobs. Investment in agriculture is an investment in our nation's future.
Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation
CDFA is promoting the importance of on-farm stewardship practices.
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State Board Meeting — May 4, 2021
Calif. Agriculture License Plate Grant Program
Show your support for ag education. Special interest plates are now available!