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CDFA welcomes the appointment of Carney King as Deputy Secretary of Legislative Affairs

June 2, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

Carney King has been appointed the Deputy Secretary of Legislative Affairs at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. King has been CDFA’s Legislative Manager since 2025, and came to the department after a distinguished career in the US Army and service in several legislative offices. He was a Policy Consultant in the Office of Senator Richard Roth in the …

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Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture: Legislative Briefing

May 7, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

California agriculture plays a substantial role in California’s climate adaptation efforts, with producers, researchers, and policymakers working together to build a more sustainable and resilient future. On April 30, California Department of Food and Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Climate and Working Lands Virginia Jameson led a legislative briefing to present the recently published Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture (RSA). …

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“Farewell and Thank You” to CDFA Deputy Secretary Rachael O’Brien

February 6, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

February 6 marks the last day of state service for CDFA Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs Rachael O’Brien, after eight years with the department. As deputy secretary, O’Brien provided crucial leadership across two gubernatorial administrations, giving expert consultation to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, the Department of Finance and other key colleagues and stakeholders. From pandemic …

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