Monthly Archives: September 2019

Video: CDFA takes part in California Biodiversity Day, September 7

September 5, 2019   Office of Public Affairs

The Golden State celebrates “California Biodiversity Day” on September 7, 2019. Home to the most diverse species and ecosystems in the U.S., California celebrates by encouraging actions to protect the natural variety that is part of the state’s enduring allure. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s mission to protect and promote agriculture includes an array of facilities and professionals whose job …

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Video: Secretary Ross invites you to celebrate California Biodiversity Day on September 7

September 4, 2019   Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

California’s tremendously varied natural and working lands make our state one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Please join CDFA and our partners at the California Natural Resources Agency in celebrating California Biodiversity Day on September 7, 2019. This annual event promotes the state’s exceptional biodiversity and encourages actions to protect it.

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New detections of West Nile Virus in California horses – prevention tips from CDFA

September 3, 2019   Office of Public Affairs

A total of seven California horses have tested positive in recent weeks for West Nile Virus, with six of the cases in the Central Valley and one in Riverside County. Two of the horses were euthanized due to the severity of their symptoms. Horse owners are reminded to have their animals vaccinated to make sure they are maximizing protection against the disease. And once …

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