Monthly Archives: September 2011

Oriental fruit fly infestation in Stockton will trigger quarantine

September 15, 2011   Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is preparing for quarantine and eradication measures in response to the Oriental fruit fly (OFF) infestation detected in the Stockton Area of San Joaquin County. “Our statewide array of pest traps has worked precisely as designed,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “In cooperation with local agricultural commissioner’s offices, we set and check traps …

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Celebrating Excellence: Citrus Research Board honors CDFA’s Tina Galindo

September 14, 2011   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

In my time at CDFA, and in the years before that when I worked cooperatively with the agency as a member of the agricultural industry, I’ve come across many accomplished, truly outstanding public servants.  So many people quietly dedicate their careers to serving California’s farmers, ranchers and consumers.  That’s why, whenever I see an opportunity to celebrate and recognize our …

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Finding Agriculture Everywhere

September 13, 2011   Office of Public Affairs

Here’s a game for your next car trip:  Name something you see, and see if your kids can link that object to a farmer.  For starters:  orange tree, landscaping plants…  Then houses (wood, carpets…), cars (fabrics, resins, polymers, adhesives, biofuels…) and road signs (paint pigments, poles). How about the lowly water bottle there in the cupholder? More and more of …

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Governor Brown joins Secretary Ross at Yolo County Land Trust “Day in the Country” event

September 12, 2011   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Governor Brown with CDFA Secretary Karen Ross at the Yolo Land Trust’s “Day in the Country” event.   Yesterday I participated as a “celebrity chef” at The Yolo Land Trust’s “Day in the Country” annual fundraiser. It was their largest and most successful one ever. I had a chance to offer some remarks where I thanked attendees for their support. …

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50th Annual Harvest Luncheon in Modesto

September 9, 2011   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Today, I had the opportunity to speak at the 50th annual Harvest Luncheon in Modesto. This is a great cause. The money raised goes to fund scholarships for Ag students – the next generation of agricultural leaders in California. I wish to congratulate the Modesto Chamber of Commerce and the people of Stanislaus County for their commitment to education, to …

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USDA Report Shows More Than 17 million American Households Lack Food Security

September 8, 2011   Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2011 — USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today announced the results of USDA’s Household Food Security in the United States, 2010 report that found that the percentage of very low food security declined from 5.7 percent of households in 2009 to 5.4 percent in 2010. The USDA study indicated that in 2010, …

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First Asian Crop Harvest Festival Opportunity to Celebrate Heritage

September 7, 2011   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

  One of the most remarkable things about our state and nation remains the opportunities available to immigrants. Even now, in the midst of recession, there are new Americans pursuing their dreams, just like many millions before them. In agriculture, many of them are farmers, and some are seeking their niche by growing the crops of their homelands. I recently …

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Wisconsin study finds big dairies produce cleaner milk

September 7, 2011   Office of Public Affairs

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/09/05/national/a002547D48.DTL By DINESH RAMDE, Associated Press Monday, September 5, 2011 (09-05) 00:25 PDT MILWAUKEE (AP) — With buying from small, local, family-run farms becoming more popular, the results of a new study from Wisconsin could be surprising: It found that milk from big dairies is cleaner than that from small ones. The lead researcher was Steve Ingham, a former University …

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