California Department of Food and Agriculture.
cabinet-level agency in the government of California
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Newsom and the California Department of Food and Agriculture deepened collaboration on clean energy deployment and addressing climate impacts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A collection of updates regarding leadership and organizational roles within the agricultural sector, including the CA Dept of Food and Agriculture.Some support1 report
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The California Air Resources Board, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and California Energy Commission are jointly managing state carbon market funds and implementing investment programs.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Sebastian Sanchez advises on agricultural workforce strategy, noting that Europe accounts for half of the companies involved.Some support1 report
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture acknowledged the successful pivot and growth of Hunter Family Farms.Some support1 report
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Secretary Karen Ross used her first day to frame the challenges posed by biological crop products and agricultural technology.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Mike Thompson's office secured funding for a response effort by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.Some support1 report
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Showgrounds, located in Santa Barbara County, is owned by the State of California and provides resources to the southern county.Some support1 report
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture provided three years of funding for an agrivoltaics study at UC Davis.Some support1 report
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State leaders are pushing for the creation of a new oversight bureau to manage companion animal welfare issues, involving the CA Dept of Agriculture.Some support2 reports
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture is experiencing slow processing times for new pesticide registrations.Some support1 report
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Jim Costa spoke at a meeting with agency officials of the California Department of Food and Agriculture regarding agricultural issues.Some support1 report
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Pest infestation was detected in grapevines sold at Costco, affecting key grape-producing regions in California.Well supported6 reports
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Confirmed pest presence in El Dorado County, leading to the provision of funding for a pest surveillance program.Some support1 report
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture provided grant funding to the Community Environmental Council on July 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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Karen Ross has been appointed as the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Researchers from the University of Maryland published a report involving the California Department of Food and Agriculture.Some support9 reports
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The New York Post reported on changes to food labeling laws involving the California Department of Food and Agriculture.Well supported5 reports
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The California Dairy Research Foundation and the California Department of Food and Agriculture jointly issued grants for dairy manure management.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers and state agencies addressed a pest issue in Fresno County after Costco sales introduced pests to the region.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers jointly requested emergency federal funding after assessments detailed pest damage to crops in California.Some support2 reports
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture oversaw the euthanization of horses, which was awarded by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program.Some support1 report
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Expert Neil McRoberts advises on a review of the program infrastructure for the California Department of Food and Agriculture.Some support1 report
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Costco stores sold infected grapevines.Some support1 report
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Congress is seeking to roll back state animal welfare laws, with legislative activity noted in California and Iowa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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California officials are enforcing Proposition 12 regulations while Ashley Hinson introduces the Save Our Bacon Act.Some support1 report
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GWSS was found in plants purchased at Costco in Napa County. The county commissioner and the CA Dept of Agriculture are issuing alerts regarding this agricultural threat.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Active quarantine efforts are underway in Turlock, Stanislaus County, regarding purchased grape plants due to the detection of invasive pests.Some support1 report
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Around California Department of Food and Agriculture this week
News at the entities that move California Department of Food and Agriculture most-
Gavin Newsom StructuralGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill opposed by the American Beverage Association and backed by Californians Against Waste.Moves California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Riverside County StructuralPotential special district to fund childcare services has been proposed in areas including Riverside County, Moreno Valley, and Perris.Moves California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Alex Padilla OperationalAlex Padilla criticized policies of the Trump administration, while Jerry Moran urged coordination with DHS regarding warrants.Moves California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Adam Schiff OperationalBill Pulte attacked Jerome Powell regarding his professional standing and sought inquiries into matters affecting Adam Schiff.Moves California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Jim Costa OperationalA dinner was held in Brussels before the Ukraine invasion.Moves California Department of Food and Agriculture
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California Air Resources Board OperationalThe European Commission is extending trade surveillance on fuel ethanol imports, while comments are submitted regarding E15 fuel specifications by the California Air Resources Board.Moves California Department of Food and Agriculture
Connections
The 37 strongest of 66, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Esmeralda Soria Structural
Esmeralda Soria holds a leadership role on an agriculture committee within the domain overseen by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Karen Ross Structural
Karen Ross serves as the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Karen Ross Operational
Karen Ross operates in a capacity recognized by the CDFA, discussing agricultural technology and the challenges of biological crop products.
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Gavin Newsom Structural
Newsom holds executive leadership over the Department, which functions as a key operational arm of the state government.
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Costco Structural
The regulatory body monitors and cooperates with Costco to manage agricultural health and plant shipment issues.
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California Air Resources Board Operational
Both agencies share the operational function of managing state carbon market funds.
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Neil McRoberts Operational
Neil McRoberts provides expert advice regarding the program infrastructure of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Riverside County Structural
Riverside County operates under the regulatory and advisory framework of the California Department of Food and Agriculture regarding shared agricultural threats like pests.
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Slow Food Transactional
California Department of Food and Agriculture provided grant funding enabling community press enterprises associated with Slow Food.
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Napa County Structural
The county operates under the oversight and alerts issued by the state agricultural agency regarding threats to its operations.
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Stanislaus County Operational
The two entities are functionally linked through shared responsibility for managing invasive pest detection issues.
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Sacramento County Operational
The two entities are functionally linked through the issuance of alerts concerning invasive pest presence in their shared operational area.
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Alex Padilla Operational
Padilla actively influences the Department of Food and Agriculture by urging action and requesting funding for pest control issues in California.
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Michael Miller Operational
Michael Miller functions as a representative for winegrowers whose interests are presented to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Adam Schiff Operational
Adam Schiff addressed and urged the California Department of Food and Agriculture regarding pest threats.
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California Dairy Research Foundation Operational
The two entities function as a joint body to issue grants specifically for dairy manure management projects.
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Los Alamitos Transactional
The relationship involved the oversight of a specific event where the Department of Agriculture was responsible for the euthanization of horses in the city of Los Alamitos.
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Riverside Structural
Riverside is currently under the regulatory jurisdiction of the California Department of Food and Agriculture due to quarantine status.
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Community Environmental Council Transactional
CDFA provides grant funding to CEC.
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Mike Thompson Transactional
Mike Thompson's office secured necessary funding to enable a specific response function of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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New York Post Mentioned together
A major media outlet reports on the policy and regulatory actions of the agricultural agency.
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David Valadao Shared context
A stakeholder is concerned about agricultural issues in California, which is the operational domain of the agency B.
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San Diego Structural
San Diego is subject to quarantine measures implemented by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Humboldt County Structural
Humboldt County interests are seeking to formalize oversight within the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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El Dorado County Structural
El Dorado County provides funding to the California Department of Food and Agriculture for pest surveillance programs.
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Jim Costa Operational
Jim Costa participated in meetings with officials of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Showgrounds Structural
A venue's board meeting includes participation from a lawyer representing the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Fresno County Operational
Fresno County is subject to the regulatory oversight of the CDFA regarding agricultural issues like GWSS infestation.
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Congress Operational
Congress is actively seeking to roll back state animal welfare laws relevant to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Imperial County Shared context
The California Department of Food and Agriculture operates within the jurisdiction of Imperial County.
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Shared context
Both agencies operate within the broader context of US and California agriculture, related by federal funding support.
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Sebastian Sanchez Operational
Sebastian Sanchez advises the California Department of Food and Agriculture on agricultural workforce strategy.
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Fresno Shared context
The California Department of Food and Agriculture monitors agricultural production within the city of Fresno.
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Northern California Shared context
Northern California is the geographical area where the California Department of Food and Agriculture regulates agricultural issues, such as pest destruction in grapevines.
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Anaheim Convention Center Transactional
The California Department of Food and Agriculture utilizes the Anaheim Convention Center for product showcases.
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Yolo County Shared context
The provided evidence does not describe a direct relationship between Yolo County and the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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University of Maryland Mentioned together
Insufficient evidence to determine the structural nature of the relationship.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Newsom and the California Department of Food and Agriculture deepened collaboration on clean energy deployment and addressing climate impacts.
- A collection of updates regarding leadership and organizational roles within the agricultural sector, including the CA Dept of Food and Agriculture.
- Sebastian Sanchez advises on agricultural workforce strategy, noting that Europe accounts for half of the companies involved.
- The California Department of Food and Agriculture acknowledged the successful pivot and growth of Hunter Family Farms.
- Mike Thompson's office secured funding for a response effort by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- Showgrounds, located in Santa Barbara County, is owned by the State of California and provides resources to the southern county.
August 2026
5 events- The California Department of Food and Agriculture provided three years of funding for an agrivoltaics study at UC Davis.
- State leaders are pushing for the creation of a new oversight bureau to manage companion animal welfare issues, involving the CA Dept of Agriculture.
- The California Department of Food and Agriculture is experiencing slow processing times for new pesticide registrations.
- Jim Costa spoke at a meeting with agency officials of the California Department of Food and Agriculture regarding agricultural issues.
- Confirmed pest presence in El Dorado County, leading to the provision of funding for a pest surveillance program.
July 2026
3 events- The California Air Resources Board, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and California Energy Commission are jointly managing state carbon market funds and implementing investment programs.
- Secretary Karen Ross used her first day to frame the challenges posed by biological crop products and agricultural technology.
- The California Department of Food and Agriculture provided grant funding to the Community Environmental Council on July 21, 2026.
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June 2026
14 events- Pest infestation was detected in grapevines sold at Costco, affecting key grape-producing regions in California.
- Karen Ross has been appointed as the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- Researchers from the University of Maryland published a report involving the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- The New York Post reported on changes to food labeling laws involving the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- The California Dairy Research Foundation and the California Department of Food and Agriculture jointly issued grants for dairy manure management.
- Lawmakers and state agencies addressed a pest issue in Fresno County after Costco sales introduced pests to the region.
- Lawmakers jointly requested emergency federal funding after assessments detailed pest damage to crops in California.
- The California Department of Food and Agriculture oversaw the euthanization of horses, which was awarded by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program.
- Expert Neil McRoberts advises on a review of the program infrastructure for the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
- Costco stores sold infected grapevines.
- Congress is seeking to roll back state animal welfare laws, with legislative activity noted in California and Iowa.
- California officials are enforcing Proposition 12 regulations while Ashley Hinson introduces the Save Our Bacon Act.
- GWSS was found in plants purchased at Costco in Napa County. The county commissioner and the CA Dept of Agriculture are issuing alerts regarding this agricultural threat.
- Active quarantine efforts are underway in Turlock, Stanislaus County, regarding purchased grape plants due to the detection of invasive pests.