California Department of Food and Agriculture

CDFA News

CDFA's Livestock ID Bureau Featured on America's Heartland TV Program

SACRAMENTO, November 5, 2009 – In the 1939 western "Code of the Cactus" cattle rustlers are using trucks to menace California ranchers. And when the sheriff tries to track down the rustlers, the first thing he does is check the paperwork on the cattle. Fast forward 70 years. Not far from the Oregon border, just like the sheriff did in Code of the Cactus, a cowboy hat wearing investigator is doing the exact same thing...

Medfly Infestation Detected In Fallbrook

SACRAMENTO, November 3, 2009 – A Mediterranean fruit fly infestation has been discovered in Fallbrook, in San Diego County. Two adult male flies were detected in one trap on October 29, and a mated female fly was detected in another trap on November 1. CDFA crews are conducting eradication procedures in the area. Aerial release of sterile Medflies is set to begin next Tuesday, November 10, at a rate of 250,000 sterile flies per square mile per week. The release area is approximately 9.33 square miles...

Secretary Kawamura Recognizes John Connell on His Retirement From State Service

SACRAMENTO, October 30, 2009 – "Today I would like to publicly commend John Connell, who is retiring as the director of Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. John served the State of California for 33 years, including 28 years at CDFA, and has played an important role in keeping California the top agriculture state in the country."

Secretary Kawamura, Michael Pollan to Serve as Sustainable Food Awards Judges.

SACRAMENTO, October 29, 2009 – Know someone who contributes to the sustainable food world? Then nominate him/her for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Growing Green Awards 2010. Through this national award, NRDC will recognize extraordinary contributions that advance ecologically .ntegrated farming practices, climate stewardship, water stewardship, farmland preservation, and social responsibility from farm to fork...

State Board of Food and Ag to Focus on Dairy Sector at Upcoming Meeting in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, October 26, 2009 – The CA State Board of Food & Agriculture will hold a meeting on October 28, 2009, focusing on California’s dairies. California, with 12 percent of the nation’s population, produces 21 percent of the nation’s milk. Declining prices and a decrease in global demand are impacting dairy farmers. The state board will hear from dairy farmers and producers on the issue...

California Receives $16.3 Million In Speciality Crop Block Grants

SACRAMENTO, October 19, 2009 – California leads the nation with $16.3 million in specialty crop grants awarded recently by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). As established by the 2008 Farm Bill, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) grant projects were funded in seven categories -- Agriculture Education and Outreach; International Trade; Market Enhancement and Promotions; Nutrition; Plant Health and Pest Challenges; Food Safety; Environmental Concerns and Conservation; and Food Security. Projects were selected through a competitive review process...

State Board of Food and Agriculture Calls Special Water Meeting; Agenda Calls for Actionable Solutions on Statewide Drought

SACRAMENTO, October 7, 2009 – The State Board of Food and Agriculture will meet in Fresno on Wednesday, October 14 to discuss the current and long-term impacts of water shortages. The meeting will be held at the Fresno Farm Bureau Federation, 1274 W. Hedges Ave, Fresno, CA...

Plant Health & Pest Prevention
Animal Health & Food Safety
Inspection Services
Marketing Services
Fairs & Expositions
Measurement Standards
Resources

Plant Health & Pest Prevention

California Border Protection Stations
Report a Pest
Nursery License Renewal & Directory
Permits: Plants & Pests
Move Plants/Fruits/Vegetables
Honeybees & Beehives
Plant Division Manuals

Weeds & Invasive Plants
Fruit Flies
Light Brown Apple Moth
Gypsy Moth
Asian Citrus Psyllid
Pierce's Disease Control Program
Japanese Beetle

Animal Health & Food Safety

Swine Influenza (H1N1 Flu)
Premises & Animal ID (PAIS)
License/Permit/Register
Milk & Dairy Food Safety
Inspection of Meat & Poultry
Slaughter/Render/Grease

Livestock Entry Permits
Pet Travel (Dogs & Cats)
Emergency Preparedness & Support Unit
Bovine Tuberculosis
West Nile Virus and Horses
Livestock Brands/ID

Inspection Services

Egg Q.C. Program
Fertilizer Research & Education
Safe Animal Feed Education
Organic Program
Farmers' Markets

Office of Pesticide Consultation & Analysis
Feed and Livestock Drugs Inspection
California Organic Program
Avocado Inspection Program
California Citrus Program

Marketing Services

Dairy Programs
California Leafy Greens
Dairy Prices
Market Orders & Agreements
Apply for Licenses
Dairy Marketing/Milk Pooling Meetings

Marketing Branch Meetings
Market Enforcement
Market Enforcement Complaint Process
MEB Administrative Hearing Results
Dairy Publications

Fairs & Expositions

Fairs Dates & Information
Network of Fairs
Gov-Org Relationship
Fair Resources & Publications
Fair Board Meetings
Exhibits & Livestock

California Fairs Guidelines
Staff Contact Information
Roles & Responsibilities
California Horse Racing Board
Map of California Fairs (PDF)
Photo Gallery of California Fairs

Measurement Standards

File a Complaint
Publications
Public Scale Listing
Weighmaster Lic.nse Renewal
Device Type Evaluation
Service Agency/Agent Listings

Commodity Labeling
Pricing Accuracy
Fuel Temperature Survey
Gas Station & Fuel Prices
Biodiesel
Hydrogen Fuel

Resources

Search Staff Directory
State Board of Food & Agriculture
Decisions Pending & Opportunities for Public Participation
Specialty Crop Block Grants
CDFA's Economic Recovery Website
Invasives: Pests & Diseases
Farm Bill 2008
Cal Seniors: Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

California Agricultural Vision
Trade & Export
Contact County Ag Commissioners & Sealers
Pesticide Consultation & Analysis
California Grown
State Employment Opportunities
Kids' Page
Comment on Our Website
Public Records Act (PDF)
County/State Liaison Office

CDFA Funding Sources

Federal funds and user fees make up the majority of the CDFA budget.

CDFA's general fund budget represents just $3.67 for each Californian each year.

General Fund

$98M

Federal

$54M

Other Federal Funds to California

$33M

User Fees and Other Funds

$163M

Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order S-13-09, all CDFA offices will be closed on the first, second, and third Friday of each month from August 2009 through June 2010. All border protection stations will remain open and continue to operate on furlough days.