Tag Archives: International Year of the Woman Farmer

CDFA Farm to School Grant “Sparks” support of women in agriculture – expanding local citrus into school meals

April 7, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program supports small to midsize farms while increasing healthy food choices for school meals. And in California, where women outpace the nation by making up 38% of producers, that includes supporting women in agriculture. For example, Karina Sparks, owner and operator of citrus farm Sparks Ranch in Yolo County, received funding in the …

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Farmer Isabel Rosas Garcia: growing produce and community in the Salinas Valley

March 23, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

Whether you’re celebrating March as Women’s History Month, National Celery Month, or International Year of the Woman Farmer — produce grower Isabel Rosas Garcia has an impact that reaches far beyond the field. In fact, her work as a farmer, community partner, and advocate for fresh food access reflects the commitment to sustainable farming and nutrition that many farmers like …

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