Sacramento, California - Today, Secretary Ross met with Minister Lawrence MacAulay,  Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, reaffirming the strong and collaborative trade relationship between the two governments. Canada is California’s second largest export destination for agriculture products, valued at more than $3.4 billion.

Sacramento, California - A recently developed beginning farmer training program has officially been approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards.  The California Farm Academy Beginning Farm and Ranch Manager Apprenticeship Program has been established by the Center for Land-Based Learning (CLBL) as a means to increase the number of young people who are prepared to take on managerial roles on the farm.

Escondido, California - San Diego Global recently welcomed a new addition to its leadership team as Lisa Peterson assumed the role of Director of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. In her new role, the former hospitality industry executive oversees the administration of the 1,800-acre wildlife preserve located near Escondido. This includes all departments and operations, including construction and maintenance, animal services, veterinary services, horticulture, guest experiences, and special events.

Sacramento, California - Jenny Lester Moffitt, who has served as deputy secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) since 2015, was sworn in as the agency’s undersecretary today by CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. Moffitt was managing director at Dixon Ridge Farms from 2005 to 2015.

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments:

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: