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Secretary Ross statement to California Legislature on the future of California’s agricultural workforce

December 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

On December 1, the Assembly Select Committee on Technology and the Future of California’s Agricultural Workforce met to discuss challenges and opportunities in the years ahead. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross provided the following statement. [Read More …]

CDFA introduces new grants web page for improved access to programs

December 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA is pleased to announce a new grants webpage. The page is a central portal for all CDFA grant programs and will improve access to information for farmers, ranchers, technical assistance providers, researchers and other grantees. Features [Read More …]

CDFA Announces A Vacancy On The Cattle Health Advisory Task Force

November 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Animal Health and Food Safety Services is announcing a vacancy on the Cattle Health Advisory Task Force (CHATF) representing the academic, university or extension community. Food and Agricultural [Read More …]

CDFA and CARB share next steps on methane reduction

November 17, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Speaking last week at the Methane Pavilion at the UN Climate Conference, Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross discussed the state’s methane goals. California is the only jurisdiction in [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Grant Funding Available For Healthy Soils Program

November 4, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The program incentivizes implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases, [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $14.4 Million For Research And Education To Improve Nutrient Management Practices

October 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing $4.14 million in grant funding to agricultural organizations and universities. The funding includes $3 million for the University of [Read More …]

CDFA Now Accepting Applications For State Water Efficiency And Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

October 27, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), a grant program that incentivizes farmers to invest in irrigation water and energy efficiency. [Read More …]

CDFA announces funding for 2021 CalAgPlate program

September 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Supports ag education activities for students at the K-12, post-secondary, and adult education levels The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for the 2021 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate [Read More …]

California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board

August 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing a vacancy on the Seed Advisory Board. The board is composed of seven members who are seed labelers, and two members who [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On New Management Practices For The Healthy Soils Program

July 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is accepting public comments on recommendations for proposed new management practices to be potentially included in its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). “We are grateful that Governor Gavin [Read More …]

CDFA Welcomes Michael Flores as new Deputy Secretary

July 20, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Flores was sworn in this morning by Secretary Karen Ross following his appointment by Governor Gavin Newsom as Deputy Secretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Flores has been a Political [Read More …]

USDA announces availability of $92.2 million in grants for local agriculture markets and food systems

May 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

From a USDA news release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $92.2 million in competitive grant funding under the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). These grants [Read More …]

Governor Newsom announces $5.1 billion package for water infrastructure and drought response as part of $100 billion California comeback plan

May 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Package includes billions for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on small and disadvantaged communities Part of the Governor’s $100 billion California Comeback Plan, a comprehensive recovery plan to tackle five of the [Read More …]

Bureau of Livestock Identification to lower inspection fees

May 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Bureau of Livestock Identification (BLI) will lower inspection fees by 10 cents per head beginning on July 1. The Bureau’s advisory board and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross made the determination due to a budget [Read More …]

USDA invests more than $90 million in grants for local and regional food producers affected by pandemic

May 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $92.2 million in competitive grant funding under the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The LAMP grants announced today are funded through [Read More …]

Secretary Ross praises appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as USDA undersecretary

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Statement from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: I am thrilled that someone of Jenny Lester Moffitt’s caliber has been selected by President Biden to serve as USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. In Jenny’s seven years [Read More …]

CDFA announces awards for 2021 farm to school grant program

April 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

$8.49 million in grants awarded to 60 farm to school projects throughout the state The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that it is awarding $8.49 million in [Read More …]

USDA announces reopening of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2)

April 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces FSA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) signup is reopened as of April 5, 2021, as part of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers [Read More …]

CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program Reaches Milestone of Completed Projects

April 1, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) provides financial assistance for the implementation of non-digester manure management practices on California dairy and livestock operations, which will result in reduced emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas (GHG) 25 [Read More …]

CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program Reaches Milestone of Completed Projects

March 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) provides financial assistance for the implementation of non-digester manure management practices on California dairy and livestock operations, which will result in reduced emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas (GHG) 25 times [Read More …]

Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board announced

March 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Board helps ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute to a wholesome supply of milk, meat, and eggs The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board. [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Feed Inspection Advisory Board

March 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board. The board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to the department to help ensure that commercial feed inspections [Read More …]

CDFA Now Accepting Grant Applications For Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Program

March 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technical Assistance Program funding. This grant solicitation is being conducted to ensure there are Technical Assistance Providers available [Read More …]

Announcement of vacancy on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory Advisory Board

February 23, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), announces three vacancies on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory (CAHFS) Advisory Board. The CAHFS Advisory Board makes recommendations to CDFA and the University of [Read More …]

CDFA staff and Secretary Ross to participate in upcoming California Small Farm Conference

February 23, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The 33rd annual California Small Farm Conference will feature CDFA secretary Karen Ross and agency staff during its series of educational webinars, videos and online forums February 22-28. Hosted by the Community Alliance for Family Farmers [Read More …]

CDFA seeks input on alternative manure management practices

February 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Seeking public comments on recommendations for proposed new manure management practices The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is seeking public comments on recommendations for proposed new manure management practices [Read More …]

CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Alternative Manure Management Program Practices

February 4, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is seeking public comments on recommendations for proposed new manure management practices to be potentially included in its Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). Proposals for [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities On Farmer And Rancher-Led Climate Change Solutions

February 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be holding stakeholder meetings in February to solicit feedback from the public and agricultural stakeholders on farmer-and rancher-led climate solutions that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $2 Million For Nutrient Management Projects Through FREP Grant Program

February 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announces $2.18 million in grant funds are being awarded to agricultural organizations and universities as a result of the 2020 cycle [Read More …]

Secretary Ross applauds appointment of Jewel Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary

January 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Virginia commissioner of agriculture Jewel Bronaugh has been appointed as the incoming deputy secretary at USDA, the number two position at the agency. CDFA secretary Karen Ross: “It is exciting to see President Biden choose [Read More …]

Secretary Ross statement to California Legislature on the future of California’s agricultural workforce

CDFA introduces new grants web page for improved access to programs

CDFA Announces A Vacancy On The Cattle Health Advisory Task Force

CDFA and CARB share next steps on methane reduction

CDFA Announces Grant Funding Available For Healthy Soils Program

CDFA Awards $14.4 Million For Research And Education To Improve Nutrient Management Practices

CDFA Now Accepting Applications For State Water Efficiency And Enhancement Program (SWEEP)

CDFA announces funding for 2021 CalAgPlate program

California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On New Management Practices For The Healthy Soils Program

CDFA Welcomes Michael Flores as new Deputy Secretary

USDA announces availability of $92.2 million in grants for local agriculture markets and food systems

Governor Newsom announces $5.1 billion package for water infrastructure and drought response as part of $100 billion California comeback plan

Bureau of Livestock Identification to lower inspection fees

USDA invests more than $90 million in grants for local and regional food producers affected by pandemic

Secretary Ross praises appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as USDA undersecretary

CDFA announces awards for 2021 farm to school grant program

USDA announces reopening of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2)

CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program Reaches Milestone of Completed Projects

CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program Reaches Milestone of Completed Projects

Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board announced

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Feed Inspection Advisory Board

CDFA Now Accepting Grant Applications For Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Program

Announcement of vacancy on the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory Advisory Board

CDFA staff and Secretary Ross to participate in upcoming California Small Farm Conference

CDFA seeks input on alternative manure management practices

CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Alternative Manure Management Program Practices

CDFA Announces Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities On Farmer And Rancher-Led Climate Change Solutions

CDFA Awards $2 Million For Nutrient Management Projects Through FREP Grant Program

Secretary Ross applauds appointment of Jewel Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary

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