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Category Archives: State Board of Food and Agriculture

Governor Brown Visits CDFA

April 3, 2013   Office of Public Affairs

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. stopped by this week at the monthly meeting of the California State Board of Agriculture, at CDFA headquarters. The board is comprised of gubernatorial appointees. The governor pointed out that he last attended a state board meeting during his first time in office roughly 35 years ago. He also expressed his appreciation for the work carried out by the board and stated his …

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Growing California video series – Salad Bar Superstar

March 19, 2013   Office of Public Affairs

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Salad Bar Superstar,” a profile of Riverside Unified School District food service executive Rodney Taylor and the work he, the school district and local farmers have done to bring more fruits and vegetables to cafeterias. Mr. Taylor is also a member of the California State …

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News Release – State Board of Food and Ag to Focus on Food Waste at Upcoming Meeting

March 1, 2013   Office of Public Affairs

http://cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=13-006 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss the issue of food waste at its upcoming meeting on March 5th in Sacramento. The meeting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814.  “There are opportunities at all stages of agricultural …

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2013 Leopold Conservation Award – Seeking Nominations

February 25, 2013   Ashley Boren, Member of the State Board of Food and Agriculture

Sand County Foundation, in partnership with California Farm Bureau Foundation and Sustainable Conservation, is seeking nominations for the 2013 California Leopold Conservation Award. This award recognizes private landowners’ commitment to environmental stewardship and land management. The award, named after world-renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, honors the writer’s refection of land conservation when he wrote that the landscape of any farm is …

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Op-ed Featuring Secretary Ross – Food Donation Always in Season – From the Fresno Bee

December 21, 2012   Office of Public Affairs

http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/12/19/3107834/karen-ross-and-sue-sigler-food.html By Karen Ross and Sue Sigler The holiday season reminds us to be grateful for the blessings we have received and to share our good fortune with family, friends and those of who are less fortunate. While many will tempt their waistlines enjoying the wonderful food produced here in California, it is important to remember that one in six …

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December is Farm to Food Bank Month – Donations Make a Difference

November 16, 2012   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

As we launch our second annual Farm to Food Bank Month, I’m excited about the commitment and generosity of California’s farmers and ranchers to support our local communities and consumers with food donations. Nearly 1 in 9 individuals, or close to 4 million people, in California are food insecure. This means that over the course of one year about 10 …

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Earth Day and Farming

April 20, 2012   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

As the daughter of a farmer, I grew up with a love of the land and a deep respect for nature – you might say a native understanding that every day was Earth Day. My father worked the land. He took care of it and it took care of us, as well as many other people consuming what our farm …

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For those thinking about farming – a new website helps the dream become a reality (start2farm.gov)

February 23, 2012   State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara

When I first began farming, the best advice I received came from my neighbors and the local University Ag Extension Office.  The time honored tradition of trial and error was really my business partner in the field.  I learned that networking, mentorship and agricultural education were key resources within agricultural community. As the largest farm state, California has a variety …

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Secretary Ross Opinion Piece Praises Work of Food and Ag Board President Craig McNamara to Train New Farmers – McNamara Receives Irvine Foundation Leadership Award

February 12, 2012   Office of Public Affairs

California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara has been named as a recipient of the 2012 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. More information about the award program may be found here. To recognize McNamara’s leadership in programs training new farmers, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross authored an opinion piece in the Sacramento Bee: Viewpoints: How California can nurture …

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California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig Mc Namara on KQED Radio – The changing face of farming

January 18, 2012   Office of Public Affairs

http://www.kqed.org/a/forum/R201201131000 California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig Mc Namara was among the guests recently on KQED’s “Forum” program.  The discussion centered on the fact that the average farmer in California is nearly 60 years old – and nearly 20 percent are older than 70.  An influx of new farmers is a necessity.

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