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Monthly Archives: July 2026
CDFA celebrates a nutritional super fruit this National Avocado Day!
Happy National Avocado Day! California is the nation’s leader in avocado production, harvesting 170,000 tons in 2025! According to the 2023-24 California Agricultural Statistics Review, California producers represent 96% of the U.S. market, with 47,600 acres dedicated to growing these nutritional super fruits, generating $239 million. Leading counties for avocado production include Ventura, San Diego, Riverside, Santa Barbara and San …
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California explores how farm byproducts, forest materials and food waste can be repurposed
A new academic study explores how California’s emerging bioeconomy could create new value from the state’s biological resources while strengthening rural economics and preparing the workforce for new industries. This study is in a special issue of the Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) Update from the University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics. It highlights Californians discovering how agricultural …
Executive Fellow Sarah Ansell Leaves Lasting Impact at CDFA
CDFA is proud to recognize Executive Fellow Sarah Ansell as she concludes a year of public service marked by leadership and a commitment to advancing California agriculture. From supporting the department’s climate initiatives and preparing Secretary Karen Ross for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to helping manage complex legislative issues during a transition and playing a key role …
CDFA intern inspired by agriculture’s potential to be part of solution to climate crisis
By Alanna Laverty, CDFA Intern As I prepare for my final year of undergraduate education, I am spending the summer interning for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). I am a Global Studies major at UC Santa Barbara and I am interested in global climate change, environment, and sustainability. I chose to intern at CDFA because of the …
Celebrating National Ice Cream Day: A Sweet Salute to California Dairy
National Ice Cream Day – July 19 California is the nation’s leading ice cream producer, producing approximately 75 million gallons of regular ice cream and 31 million gallons of low-fat ice cream each year. Behind every scoop is the hard work and dedication of California’s dairy community and the dairy families whose commitment to producing high-quality milk helps make these …
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California Maintains Vigilant Food Safety Monitoring as Federal Investigation Continues Focus on States with Outbreaks
State officials report no cyclosporiasis outbreak in California, with cases remaining below last year’s levels while CDPH and CDFA continue coordinating with federal partners. California continues to maintain one of the safest food supplies in the world, with no cyclosporiasis outbreak in the state and reported cases remaining lower than they were at this time last year. The California Department …
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Celebrating National Cherry Day: Honoring California’s Cherry Growers
National Cherry Day – July 16 Sweet, vibrant and a favorite summertime treat, cherries are a delicious reminder of the dedication and hard work behind California’s diverse agricultural landscape. This National Cherry Day, we’re celebrating the growers, farmers, farmworkers and everyone across the supply chain who helps bring this beloved stone fruit from California orchards to tables across the state …
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Secretary Ross lauds innovations in agriculture via new AI Supercomputing Center at Fresno State
A new F3i Supercomputing Center at Fresno State is now offering Central Valley stakeholders access to advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate innovation across California’s food and agriculture supply chain. A partnership between Fresno State, the UC San Diego Supercomputer Center and F3 Initiative, this new resource brings advantages directly to the Central Valley. Instead of requiring …
Governor Newsom signs legislation securing permanent funding for nation-leading Farm to School Program championed by First Partner
From the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 172, which permanently funds California’s nation-leading Farm to School Program, ensuring schools can continue serving students healthy meals made with California-grown ingredients. Championed by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the program supports local farmers, strengthens regional food systems, and expands nutrition education in classrooms. SACRAMENTO …
California Celebrates National Blueberry Day with a Sweet 2025 Harvest
July 8 is National Blueberry Day, and California has a lot to celebrate. In 2025, the Golden State harvested 81.47 million pounds of blueberries, which is a remarkable milestone that reflects the hard work, care, and dedication of growers, harvesters, packers, shippers, and everyone who helps bring this delicious crop from the field to families across California and beyond. Blueberries …
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