Day of the Dead – Honoring Tradition and California Agriculture As Californians celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) on November 1 & 2, we recognize the essential role of marigolds, or cempasúchil, in honoring loved ones. California leads the nation in marigold production, with $10.5 million in wholesale and retail sales, driving this beloved tradition. 🌱 2019 Census of Horticulture Specialties – USDA NASS • 65 California operations • 911,762 trays of marigolds sold for $8.4 million • 1.1 million pots of marigolds sold for $2.1 million California agriculture plays a key role into these moments of remembrance.
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Government Administration
Sacramento, California 397 followers
Promoting sustainable agriculture and protecting California’s natural resources for a resilient future.
About us
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) supports a sustainable and resilient food supply while protecting California’s natural resources. We collaborate with farmers, ranchers, and environmentalists to promote climate-smart agriculture, water efficiency, biodiversity, and healthy soils. Through innovative programs, CDFA leads efforts in sustainable farming practices that benefit the state’s environment, economy, and communities.
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Sacramento, California
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- 1919
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1220 N St
Sacramento, California 95814, US
Employees at California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Nicole Martucci
Grant Awards Coordinator at California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Wendy Hoag
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Matt Cummings
Information Technology Associate at Department of Toxic Substances Control
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Michael Gross
Senior Environmental Scientist
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October 26 - National Pumpkin Day! In 2023, California’s pumpkin growers produced an impressive 153 million pounds of pumpkins, valued at $30.5 million! 🎃 San Joaquin County had about half the state’s acreage with just over 2,100 acres. Monterey had 362 acres and Santa Barbara had 310 acres. USDA USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service California Farm Bureau Western Growers California Grown Karen Ross Christine (Robbins) Birdsong Steve Lyle . . . #CalAg #pumpkin #pumpkins #agriculture #farming #PumpkinHarvest #CaliforniaFarms #SupportLocalAgriculture #PumpkinPatch
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Secretary Ross joins in signing of historic MOU for Northern California watershed health On CDFA's Planting Seeds blog https://lnkd.in/g-xwrVsT
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Leadership Training for the Spanish-Speaking Farm Workforce, by Center for Land-Based Learning. AgHiRE, is an innovative training program, crafted specifically for the Spanish-speaking agricultural workforce. Apply by October 25! Details here: https://lnkd.in/gPDCGQ7A Mary Kimball
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FIRA USA is an event and forum that highlights agricultural robots and autonomous solutions for a variety of crop types from vegetables and vineyards to fruit and tree nuts. It's happening in Woodland at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, October 22, 23, and 24. The event is free for growers! FIRA - World Ag Robotics Forum is a co-organized by the Global Organization for Agricultural Robotics (GOFAR), Western Growers and the VINE – an initiative of the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR). Event details: https://fira-usa.com/ #agtech #workforcedevelopment #agriculture #food UCANR Hannah Johnson McAbee Karen Ross Josh Eddy Steve Lyle Glenda Humiston Don Cameron
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FIRA USA ag robotics and automation show this week in Woodland — Secretary Karen Ross and CA Board of Food and Agriculture help get event started Note: The FIRA - World Ag Robotics Forum USA event taking place in Woodland from October 22-24, is free and open to all growers. Read more on Planting Seeds blog: https://lnkd.in/ge2pgMqU California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Derek Kirk, M.A. Hannah Johnson McAbee Don Cameron Josh Eddy Rachelle Pastor Arizmendi Glenda Humiston
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Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, talks about FIRA - World Ag Robotics Forum USA 2024 and the State Board of Food and Ag meeting in Woodland. The event taking place October 22, 23, and 24 is free for all growers. It’s taking place at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland. Karen Ross Jenet DeCosta Josh Eddy Rachelle Pastor Arizmendi #agriculture #robotics #innovation