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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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Secretary Ross Delivers Commencement Address at UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources

May 22, 2015   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was honored to deliver the commencement address for the UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources on May 16, 2015. Her remarks: Dean, faculty members and staff, families, and—of course—students and graduates.  What a great night for a college graduation.  Congratulations to you for your achievement! You will leave here tonight holding a degree from one …

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A Day in Marin: Farmers Share a Passion for a Place Called California

April 30, 2015   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

“A day in Marin.” Say that out loud to someone from California’s Bay Area, then stand back and watch the reaction. “Well, I could reschedule that meeting, move some things around…” It’s something you want to do, someplace you want to be. And agriculture is a big part of the reason that’s true. California is dotted with locales like this, each …

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Earth Day & Invasive Species: Sacramento-area students meet “Hungry Pests”

April 21, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

Sixth-graders from Cowan Fundamental Elementary School joined students at nearby Mira Loma High School in the Sacramento area this morning for an energizing and educational event built around the themes of Earth Day (April 22) and invasive species. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross applauded the students’ efforts to learn about the science behind efforts to detect and deter invasive pests and …

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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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Ag Day 2015: A beautiful day to be a farmer

March 18, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

California’s agricultural community gathered today on the west steps of the State Capitol to show, see and share the bounty of our state’s farmers and ranchers. It was a perfect day for such a celebration (although to be perfectly honest, the farmers would have preferred rain). In keeping with the United Nations’ declaration of 2015 as the International Year of …

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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 as food, and a cake

March 9, 2015   CDFA Staff

The UN has declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils. What is soil? Well, it’s simple – minerals derived from weathered rocks; and organic materials derived from living and dead organisms. Soil is also complex – it’s the “skin of the earth” that supports all forms of terrestrial life, including our homes, our food and our oxygen-giving plants. Indeed, …

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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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