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February 4, 2026

Registration Open: California Longitudinal Study (CALS) Industry Briefing – March 4 

Registration is now open for the upcoming California Longitudinal Study (CALS) Industry Briefing, hosted by the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA).  

The California Longitudinal Study (CALS) is a multi-year, systems-based research effort focused on understanding how pathogens behave in real agricultural environments like the Salinas Valley. By tracking water, soil, wildlife, weather, and land-use factors over time, CALS moves beyond snapshot testing to reveal when, where, and why contamination risks emerge or decline. For food safety professionals, CALS offers rare, science-driven insight into environmental drivers of risk, practical context for regulatory discussions, and data that support smarter, preventive decision-making. 

Why attend? 

  • Hear directly about study outcomes 
  • Understand how the findings may inform on-farm and operational practices 
  • Ask questions and engage with the researchers 

Event details 

  • Monterey Conference Center 
  • 1:30 p.m., March 4 
  • Free to attend (registration required) 

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1689574144749 

Seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged.