Monthly Archives: October 2024

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, CDFA hosted a panel discussion yesterday organized by the agency’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and the Office of Civil Rights. This year’s theme, Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, presented an opportunity for Latino leaders at CDFA to share their experiences. The event, moderated by CDFA Farm Equity Advisor Thea Rittenhouse, brought together panelists from divisions within …

October is National Farm to School Month! This year’s theme is, “From Soil to Sea: Nourishing People and Planet,” honoring the vital role of farmers and ranchers who establish the foundation for a thriving farm to school movement. Since 2021, CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program has reached 49 percent of all California students through an investment of …

Leadership Insights is a monthly column from the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation in partnership with Morning Ag Clips. The series delves into the crucial facets of leadership within the agricultural sector, with academic and agricultural leaders offering valuable perspectives and strategies.  Opinion piece by CDFA secretary Karen Ross Food production in a hotter, drier climate is essential for the health of people …