Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Mission Statement: Cultivate a culture of excellence, respect, and professionalism, and a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Vision Statement: That CDFA's goals as a Department are realized by creating a fair, safe, diverse, and equitable environment for all staff, stakeholders, and customers.
Disability Advisory Committee
The Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) advises the Secretary on all disability issues affecting CDFA employees
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI) advises the Secretary on all disability issues affecting CDFA employees
OCR Documents
Office of Civil Rights - Documents: OCR polices, procedures, complaint forms, and other information
Violence, Threats of Violence, Bullying and Hostility
Upward Mobility
The purpose of the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is to provide California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) employees with information and practical suggestions for advancement within State civil service...
Reasonable Accomodations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) policy ensures that accommodations are offered to employees with disabilities and/or medical conditions to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs and enjoy equal employment benefits and privileges. CDFA’s RA policy also offers accommodations to qualified applicants to enable them to participate in the examination/selection process.
CDFA is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and a discrimination-free work environment for all employees and applicants.
This policy applies to all CDFA and District Agricultural Association (DAA) staff, board members, contract and temporary employees, and volunteers.
The RA Policy and Request Form may be accessed on the Office of Civil Rights’ (OCR) home page under OCR Documents. Questions related to reasonable accommodations may be sent to: CDFA.OCR_Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov.
Message from the Office of Civil Rights
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is committed to providing equal access to employment and departmental services, upward mobility opportunities, and a discrimination- free environment. The Office of Civil Rights reflects this commitment and is available to assist the employees, supervisors, managers, job applicants, stakeholders, and consumers of CDFA, the District Agricultural Associations, and other related entities.
Please contact the Office of Civil Rights email at civil_rights@cdfa.ca.gov or by phone at (916) 654-1005, if you have questions or concerns regarding the CDFA's Civil Rights policies or programs.