Media Contacts: Steve Lyle, CDFA Public Affairs, (916) 654-0462, steve.lyle@cdfa.ca.gov
NEWS ADVISORY
NOTE –This meeting may be viewed by webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/947870662398398977
WHAT: On Wednesday, January 11, the California Department of Food and Agriculture will partner with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service for a summit meeting: “Building Partnerships on Healthy Soil.”
WHEN: Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 9:30am – 5pm
WHO: CDFA Secretary Karen Ross
California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez (for USDA-NRCS)
CDFA Deputy Secretary Jenny Lester-Moffitt
A number of agricultural associations, growers and scientists
WHERE: CDFA Auditorium, 1220 N St. Sacramento, CA 95814
WHY: The goal of the soil health summit is to develop a shared vision for collaborative efforts in soil health and climate smart agriculture for natural resource sustainability and agricultural food production in California.
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