Calif Food and Ag

The official Twitter page of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. We protect and promote California’s environment and agriculture.

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

🌱💡 Funding opportunities for the 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program!

Eligible projects may receive between $250,000 and $1 million in funding.

⏰ Proposal deadline: August 31, 2026, at 1:59 p.m. PT
https://t.co/1VSCjNWnhj

[cdfa_cares @cdfa_cares]

Provide shade, clean water, and monitor animals for signs of heat stress throughout the day.

Preparing ahead can help keep your livestock healthy during California's summer heat.

#LivestockSafety #HeatStress #CARES #CaliforniaAgriculture #AnimalHealth

[cdfa_cares @cdfa_cares]

A medida que aumentan las temperaturas, los ganaderos deben prepararse para el estrés térmico en el ganado.

Proporcione sombra, agua limpia y observe a los animales para detectar señales de estrés térmico durante el día.

#SeguridadGanadera #EstresPorCalor #CARES #SaludAnimal

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

State officials report no cyclosporiasis outbreak in California, with cases remaining below last year’s levels while @CAPublicHealth and @CDFAnews continue coordinating with federal partners.

Read more on CDFA's Planting Seeds blog:
https://t.co/JfSjf0ANxX

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

🍒 Celebrating National Cherry Day: Honoring California’s Cherry Growers

Today is National Cherry Day – July 16!

Read more on CDFA's Planting Seeds blog ⬇️
https://t.co/DYUm1y7tIi

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross lauds innovations in agriculture via new AI Supercomputing Center at Fresno State

Read more on CDFA's Planting Seeds blog ⬇️
https://t.co/qsYZcws46M

[California Department of Industrial Relations @CA_DIR]

Working in hot temperatures outdoors or indoors? Your employer must encourage you to drink water while you work.

Don’t wait until it is too late.
Act now if you or your coworkers are in danger of heat illness.
Visit https://t.co/18f2wkUhMX

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

🌱🥕 Governor Newsom signs legislation securing permanent funding for nation-leading Farm to School Program championed by First Partner
https://t.co/FHPNhZ4Fn8

[Listos California @ListosCA]

Stay cool, California! Getting too hot can make people sick.

Know the signs of heat exhaustion:

➡️Heavy sweating
➡️Cramps
➡️Headache
➡️Nausea or vomiting
➡️Tiredness
➡️Weakness
➡️Dizziness
➡️Fainting

https://t.co/CgNigTON9K

[Listos California @ListosCA]

A family plan includes your pets!

TIP: when the temperatures climb, make sure your pets have plenty of cool, fresh water.

Find more ways to prepare yourself and your fur-babies for high heat, wildfires, and more at https://t.co/CgNigTON9K

[Listos California @ListosCA]

Dress light and stay cool!

Your outfit can help you during extreme heat.

TIP: Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, wear sunscreen, and bring water when heading outdoors.

Ready starts here: https://t.co/CgNigTON9K

[Departamento de Alimentos y Agricultura de CA @CDFAnoticias]

📣 La Oficina de Equidad Agrícola del Departamento de CDFA anuncia que se están aceptando solicitudes hasta el 31 de julio para cubrir una vacante en el Comité Asesor de Productores Negros, Indígenas y Personas de Color (BIPOC).
https://t.co/V50pxz2ltG

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

California Celebrates National Blueberry Day with a Sweet 2025 Harvest 🫐

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.

https://t.co/9RoXVoOvrD

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

🌱 The California Department of Food and Agriculture invites you to participate in listening sessions for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.🍎🥕
🔗 Visit CDFA’s Planting Seeds blog for more details: https://t.co/yNjF5TfJVi

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

📣 The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Farm Equity Office is announcing applications are being accepted until July 31 to fill one vacancy on BIPOC Producer Advisory Committee.
🔗 For additional information: https://t.co/FKj2aeyxBM

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

📣 CDFA is now accepting applications for its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Invasive Agricultural Pests grant program.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2026.
Learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/yVnuPv7IDM

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

🌾🌱 The California Department of Food and Agriculture co-hosted the 2026 California Farmlands Nature-Based Solutions Summit at the California State University, Chico, University Farm. 🌎💧🌿 Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/cIzICZwPxb

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

Happy 250th birthday America! As we celebrate our Nation’s founding, CDFA offers a message of gratitude for the farmers, ranchers, farmworkers and all who work so hard to produce the bounty of America’s food and steward our land 🇺🇸⤵️
https://t.co/ArWwcKXA2Q

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

“He’s dependable, creative, always ready to help, looks at issues from all angles and is never afraid to raise counter points. I’ve known him a long time, have great respect for him, and I’m thankful for so many years of working with Jay.”
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[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear updates on agricultural land equity, single-use plastic regulations, and a recent statewide expert panel report concerning irrigated lands at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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https://t.co/ZdASBFKAfi

[Calif Food and Ag @CDFAnews]

Protecting California Agriculture During Fourth of July Travel 🇺🇸 🚫🐛🌿🌳
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https://t.co/QlsSBdWRUK