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Monthly Archives: September 2013
California Rangeland Trust in forward-looking partnership with retailer
As we work together to embrace a future that will require a substantial increase in food production while using fewer natural resources, it is critical that we look for new ways to emphasize the importance of sustainability, which we define … Continue reading
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Modern Farmer magazine capitalizes on farm-to-fork trend – From the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/business/media/a-magazine-for-farm-to-table.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 By CHRISTINE HAUGHNEY HUDSON, N.Y. — When a fledgling magazine gets former President Bill Clinton to contribute an article, you would think he would be featured on the cover. But the cover model for the current issue of the quarterly Modern … Continue reading
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News Release: Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
SACRAMENTO, September 24, 2013 – An additional portion of Tulare County and a portion of Kern County have been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detections of psyllids in Dinuba, Tulare County, and Wasco, Kern … Continue reading
Vietnam Holds Great Prospects for California
In returning to California after three days in Vietnam, I’m greatly impressed by the potential the market has for California as well as the commitment of the Vietnamese government to farmers; trade; and climate change, mitigation and adaptation. During my … Continue reading
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California Dreaming in Shanghai – From Shanghai Daily.com
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/Business/finance/California-dreaming-in-Shanghai/shdaily.shtml To further bolster business ties between China and California in the United States, California Week was opened in Shanghai (last week), (at) which (there is) an exhibit at the city’s downtown Yandang Road of the best agricultural and … Continue reading
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California Agricultural Trade Delegation Travels to Asia
I am pleased to have the opportunity to return to Asia this week on a trade mission along with ten California companies looking to establish stronger relationships in the region. One of our first stops was the California-China Office of … Continue reading
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News Release – First-ever Ecosystem Services Database sheds light on farmland’s multiple benefits
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=13-025 The California Department of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce what is believed to be the first-ever Ecosystem Services Database, which is now available at http://apps.cdfa.ca.gov/EcosystemServices Ecosystem Services are defined as the multiple benefits we gain from farming and … Continue reading
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News Release – California agencies seek dairy digester projects
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=13-026&print=yes The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and their partner agencies in the California/Federal Dairy Digester Working Group have announced a joint solicitation for dairy digester concept proposals. California is the largest dairy state … Continue reading
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Drought concerns surface at State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting on water – From KCRA-3 TV
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Remembering 9-11 at Cal Expo Memorial
In observance of the twelfth anniversary of the September 11th attack, Cal Expo officials have announced the California State Fair 9/11 Memorial Plaza will be open to the general public on Wednesday, September 11 to honor the victims lost twelve … Continue reading
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