Monthly Archives: August 2024

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture met yesterday at CDFA headquarters for a discussion about the current state of ag and how things might look in the future. The meeting was covered by ABC 10 TV in Sacramento, including interviews with CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and Board president Don Cameron.

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joins Sacramento-area Certified Farmers Market manager Dan Best for a discussion in celebration of National Farmers Market Week, running from August 4-10. See and hear more about the importance of supporting local farmers and the incredible fresh produce that makes California’s certified farmers’ markets special. To find a local market near you, visit CDFA’s Certified Farmers’ …

From a USDA News Release USDA secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the agency will invest $400 million with at least 18 irrigation districts, including five in California, to help farmers continue commodity production while also conserving water across the West. The funding, which will support irrigation districts and producers using innovative water savings technologies and farming practices while producing water-saving …