Monthly Archives: July 2020

As California enters peak summer harvest season, there is increasing concern over the potential impact of COVID-19 on the agricultural workforce. To minimize the risks of disruption to our farms and food supply, the CDC and U.S. Department of Labor recently released joint guidance for agriculture workers and employers. To facilitate industry-wide adoption of this guidance, Western Growers has teamed …

By CDFA secretary Karen Ross Two months ago Governor Gavin Newsom announced initiatives to combat food insecurity in California, including new funding to expand the California Association of Food Bank’s Farm to Family Program. Additionally, CDFA introduced a #FarmersFeedtheNeed social media hashtag to call attention to Ag’s efforts to assist families in need due to the COVID-19 crisis. The USDA …