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Singapore farmers inspire with innovation and commitment to community

April 23, 2012   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

In California, I have the opportunity to meet with farmers almost everyday, and it’s a point of pride that they are widely admired for their innovation and support of local communities. What was inspiring about my trip to Singapore, a nation with less than two percent of land dedicated to farming, is that the “California spirit” of farming is strongly …

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State Board and CDFA host Forum on Extreme Climate Risks to California Agriculture on November 16 in Sacramento

November 4, 2011   Office of Public Affairs

A Complementary Event of “The Governor’s Conference on Extreme Climate Risks and California’s Future” Over the last couple of years extreme weather events have impacted global food supplies – from droughts in Australia and Russia, floods along the Mississippi River, and the current dry conditions in Texas. How can California agriculture be prepared for extreme events and the gradual effects …

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Cannella Panel to hold first public meeting on November 7th at CDFA

November 2, 2011   Dr. Amrith Gunasekara, CDFA Science Advisor

Understanding the strong link between agricultural production and the environment is vital to our food system. The Cannella Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel, established by Secretary Ross in August 2011, will convene its first meeting next week to discuss issues related to ecosystem services and agricultural stewardship.  The panel, which brings together the expertise of private industry, academia and …

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