Monthly Archives: July 2026

CDFA invites stakeholders to give input for next round of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

July 7, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) invites you to participate in listening sessions for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). These sessions are designed for specialty crop stakeholders to provide feedback to the SCBGP team ahead of the 2027 Request for Concept Proposals (RFCP) on specific topics related to the program. Are you eligible for the Specialty …

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Celebrating America’s 250th birthday and agriculture’s foundational place in it this Independence Day

July 3, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

From CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Happy 250th birthday America! As we celebrate our Nation’s founding, the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers a message of gratitude for the farmers, ranchers, farmworkers and all who work so hard to produce the bounty of America’s food and steward our land. It is especially fitting to hold up all who have a …

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Secretary Ross recognizes Jay Van Rein for 25 years of service to CDFA

July 3, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross celebrated Jay Van Rein’s 30 years of state service during a recent ceremony for his retirement as acting director of the CDFA Office of Public Affairs. He worked 25 years for CDFA. “Jay’s thoughtful and artistic hand has created artwork adorning our halls, too many publications to name and sound guidance to CDFA leadership for decades,” …

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Protecting California Agriculture During Fourth of July Travel

July 2, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

As California moves into the Fourth of July travel period and into the summer — thousands of vehicles will be crossing into and through the state. That seasonal surge in travel makes one thing especially important: keeping invasive pests and diseases from entering California. A California Department of Food and Agriculture video featuring the Smith River Border Protection Station highlights …

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