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California’s Agricultural Vision – help shape the future…

August 12, 2016   Office of Public Affairs

Nearly eight years ago, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture began a strategic planning process for the state’s agriculture and food system that ultimately led to California Agricultural Vision. Ag Vision was motivated by the rapidly growing list of challenges facing agriculture, from regulations and water supplies to urbanization and climate change. The report identified 12 strategies and …

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White House calls for initiative to advance ag research

January 19, 2016   Office of Public Affairs

From the White House blog post “Food and Agriculture for the 21st Century” Summary: The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is calling for a new commitment to research and education in food and agriculture from all sectors. As the global population continues to grow, increasing to a projected nine billion people by 2050, demand for food and …

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California agriculture: it’s worth the water – Op-ed co-authored by Secretary Ross in the LA Times

June 2, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

By Karen Ross and Daniel Sumner Pundits here in drought-stricken California have become fond of proclaiming that farms consume 80% of the state’s water and generate only about 2% of its gross domestic product. “Why devote so much of our water to an industry that contributes so little fuel to our economic engine?” they ask. Both of those figures are …

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Governor Brown talks about drought and Ag on PBS

April 2, 2015   Office of Public Affairs
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Soil Health – a conversation between Secretary Ross and “Sammy Soil”

March 26, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

The theme of California Ag Day at the State Capitol last week was “Breaking New Ground,” with soil health a key focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross took a moment to discuss the issue with “Sammy Soil,” who appeared on behalf of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Reminder – Ag Day today at State Capitol!

March 18, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

Please join us and tag your photos with #agday2015

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Soil health music video – “Don’t Treat it Like Dirt”

March 17, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

Ag Day 2015 is scheduled for tomorrow at California State Capitol. The theme this year, “Breaking New Ground,” includes soil health, and that’s the subject of this music video produced for the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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New study shows kids eating more healthy food at school – from the USDA

March 5, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

A new study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut shows that children are eating healthier food at school and discarding less food since updated healthy school meal standards took effect in 2012. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement on the report’s findings: “Updated healthy school meal standards were developed based on doctors’ …

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Governor Brown, Secretary Ross recognize December as Farm to Food Bank Month

December 3, 2014   Office of Public Affairs

Farm to Food Bank Month California is America’s most robust and bountiful agricultural producer. With over 81,000 farms and approximately 400 crops, agriculture in the Golden State is responsible for feeding much of the nation and world. As California’s economy recovers amidst one of the worst droughts on record, farmers and ranchers across the state are also doing their part …

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As trade mission to Mexico ends, collaborative efforts will continue

July 30, 2014   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

  Our last days in Mexico City continued the themes of cooperation and engagement.  The agricultural delegation had a meeting with the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) and hosted a Business Roundtable with Agricultural Importers and Distributors that Governor Brown had the opportunity to visit. During the roundtable, Governor Brown asked Californian and Mexican businesses to work …

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