1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (196+ words) California State Portal | CA.gov - Executive Fellow Sarah Ansell Leaves Lasting Impact at CDFA - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog CDFA is proud to recognize Executive Fellow Sarah Ansell as she concludes a year of public service marked by leadership and a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (202+ words) 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…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (166+ words) California State Portal | CA.gov - California Celebrates National Blueberry Day with a Sweet 2025 Harvest - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog 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…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (156+ words) From CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Happy 250th birthday America! As we celebrate our Nation’s founding, the California Department of Food and Agriculture offers a message of gratitude for the farmers, ranchers, farmworkers and all who work so hard to produce the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (169+ words) California State Portal | CA.gov - Secretary Ross recognizes Jay Van Rein for 25 years of service to CDFA - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog CDFA Secretary Karen Ross celebrated Jay Van Rein’s 30 years of state service during a recent ceremony for his retirement…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (115+ words) As California moves into the Fourth of July travel period and into the summer — thousands of vehicles will be crossing into and through the state. That seasonal surge in travel makes one thing especially important: keeping invasive pests and diseases…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (60+ words) California State Portal | CA.gov - Montna Farms: A Multi-Generational Rice Farm Advancing Sustainability in California Agriculture - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog This video was developed by CDFA in collaboration with the California Rice Commission, highlighting the shared commitment to sustainable rice…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (241+ words) California is a beautiful patchwork of mountains, beaches, valleys, and deserts. This remarkable diversity not only draws visitors from around the world but also makes California the most productive agricultural state in the nation. It’s the reason there’s always something…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (146+ words) California State Portal | CA.gov - From Orchard to Classroom: Clandenen’s Cider Works Cultivates Community Through Local Food - CDFA's Planting Seeds Blog For more than a century, Clandenen’s Cider Works has been rooted in Humboldt County agriculture. Today, Cliff Clandenen carries…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (257+ words) 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…...