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National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) During National Hispanic Heritage Month and International Year of the Woman Farmer, the story of Isabel Rosas is a reminder of the many paths that can lead people to California agriculture. For someone who once said she would never become a farmer, agriculture ultimately became a way to build a business, …

Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing 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 diseases that Californians should be aware of, and providing information on how to report any suspect pests. Knowing what to look …

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter 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 species that Californians should be aware of, and CDFA is also providing information on how to report any suspect pests. Knowing what to look …

News Release from the Office of the Governor What you need to know: California and Queensland are developing a new partnership to advance agricultural innovation and climate resilience SACRAMENTO – California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and representatives from Governor Newsom’s administration recently welcomed Premier and Minister for Veterans David Crisafulli, Member of Parliament for the Government of Queensland, Australia, to ink a new memorandum …

From unexpected pairings to new ways to explore wine country, California Wine Month invites people to enjoy wine on their own terms California Wine Month returns this September with a fresh invitation to rethink when, where and how wine fits into everyday life. This year’s statewide theme, “Pour Outside the Lines,” encourages consumers to discover unexpected pairings, new experiences and …

National Peach Day, celebrated on August 27, is a chance to celebrate the growers, farmers, farmworkers, producers, and everyone across the agricultural community who helps bring California peaches from the orchard to our tables. California is the nation’s leading peach-producing state. In 2025, California produced approximately 528,000 tons of peaches, ranking No. 1 in the country in both production and …

Registration ends August 31 – Register now! Companies interested in connecting with foreign buyers have until August 31 to register for the fall edition of the Best of the West Global Buyers Event, taking place September 8-11 in California. Hosted in conjunction with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the inbound mission will offer participating companies two opportunities to …

Whether you’re an established u-pick farmer, a travel professional looking for a way to set yourself apart from the pack or a small farming operation looking into ways to grow your business, the 2026 California Agritourism Summit offers valuable insights into one of agriculture’s fastest-growing opportunities. California Agritourism Summit What is agritourism? The University of California’s Agriculture and Natural Resources …

National Honey Bee Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of August. This year the holiday falls on Saturday, August 15. Ahead of National Honey Bee Day on August 15, we’re celebrating the honey bees and beekeepers that play an important role in California agriculture. Honey bees do more than produce honey. Through pollination, they contribute to the production of …