Monthly Archives: September 2026

CDFA hosts fresh fruit importers from Mexico

September 29, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

Last week, CDFA in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico hosted a delegation of fresh fruit importers and retailers to visit orchard and packing operations, as well engage in educational programing focusing on food safety and post-harvest handling.  The visit connected growers with foreign buyers and expanded trade connections in California’s third largest agricultural export market valued at more …

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Ensuring proper use of animal medicine for clean and wholesome supply of meat, milk and eggs

September 28, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. CDFA’s Livestock Drug Program is responsible for the enforcement of California state law pertaining to retailer licensing, product registration and label …

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CA Citrus Advisory Committee Chair Lisa Tate is grateful to serve agriculture through various roles

September 25, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of committee chair of the California Citrus Advisory Committee. Lisa TateRancho Filoso, California Coffee Collective, J.M. Sharp Company, Ventura County What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture?Agriculture is part of who I …

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Registration Open for Oct. 14-15 California Farm to School Summit

September 23, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces registration is now open for the October 14-15 California Farm to School Summit. Set among the gardens and fields of Soil Born Farms – a nationally recognized center for urban agriculture, sustainable food systems and healthy food education – the Summit will offer inspiring conversations, fresh …

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Sampling Livestock and Poultry Feed for Clean and Wholesome Supply of Meat, Milk and Eggs

September 23, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. CDFA’s Commercial Feed Regulatory Program is responsible for the enforcement of California state law and regulations pertinent to the manufacturing, distribution …

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Know Your Pests: Oriental Fruit Fly

September 22, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

Oriental Fruit Fly As part of our “Know Your Pests” series leading up to California’s Invasive Species Council summit on October 1-2 in Sacramento, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is highlighting invasive pests and plant diseases that Californians should know what to look for, and what to do if they see or suspect one. Knowing what to …

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Know Your Pests: Japanese Beetle

September 21, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

Japanese Beetle As part of our “Know Your Pests” series leading up to California’s Invasive Species Council summit on October 1-2 in Sacramento, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is highlighting invasive pests that Californians should know how to identify and what to do if they see or suspect one. Knowing what to look for and reporting a …

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Food Safety Auditing Unit verifies food safety in the field

September 21, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. CDFA’s Food Safety Auditing Unit conducts a variety of food safety audits in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …

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Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee member Jaclyn Allen works to fight hunger and cultivate community

September 18, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of a member of the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee. Jaclyn AllenThe Hen’s Roost, Apple Core Project, Bakersfield What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture?I grew up FFA (Future Farmers of America) …

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Produce Safety Program Inspections and Trainings Facilitate Safe Food for California and the Nation

September 17, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. As presented in a previous CDFA Planting Seeds blog, our Produce Safety Program protects California food safety through conducting more than …

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