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National Cherry Day – July 16 Sweet, vibrant and a favorite summertime treat, cherries are a delicious reminder of the dedication and hard work behind California’s diverse agricultural landscape. This National Cherry Day, we’re celebrating the growers, farmers, farmworkers and everyone across the supply chain who helps bring this beloved stone fruit from California orchards to tables across the state …

July 8 is National Blueberry Day, and California has a lot to celebrate. In 2025, the Golden State harvested 81.47 million pounds of blueberries, which is a remarkable milestone that reflects the hard work, care, and dedication of growers, harvesters, packers, shippers, and everyone who helps bring this delicious crop from the field to families across California and beyond. Blueberries …

June 17 is National Lettuce Day, a chance to recognize California’s lettuce growers and farmworkers who help produce one of the state’s most important vegetable crops. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS), California leads the nation in the production of all three major lettuce categories: head, leaf, and romaine lettuce. In California, growers …

With signs raised that said, “Y’all means y’all,” approximately 25 California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) employees proudly joined several state departments and agencies at the annual Pride March this past Sunday, and associated activities in Sacramento. The event brought together employees, community members, and partner organizations to recognize and celebrate the diversity that defines California. For Dahmoon “D” …

California leads the nation in prune production, with Golden State growers producing 73,210 tons of prunes valued at $153 million. Today, we celebrate California’s prune industry and thank everyone who helps bring this nutritious fruit from orchard to table. From the farmers and farmworkers who carefully harvest plums, to those who safely dry, process, package, and transport them. Prunes are …

Every day, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Exclusion employees stand on the front lines of protecting California’s agriculture from invasive pests and diseases. But on two separate days in 2024, three employees faced emergencies where their commitment to public service extended far beyond their normal duties. Today, three CDFA employees with the Plant Health and Pest Prevention …

Happy Pride Month! This June, the California Department of Food Agriculture (CDFA), is celebrating the colors that make California extraordinary — both in our communities and across our fields. From strawberries and mandarins to lemons, avocados, grapes, and plums, California leads the nation in producing some of the world’s most iconic fruits and specialty crops. The same diversity that strengthens …

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross delivered the opening keynote address at the 16th World Processing Tomato Congress, held in Monterey, California. The biennial World Processing Tomato Congress brought together more than 400 delegates from over 30 countries, including tomato growers, processors, researchers, policymakers, and allied industry representatives. The event served as a global forum for …