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State Board to Discuss Ag Outlook with Federal, State Leaders April 2

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss the economic, trade, and policy outlook for California’s $43.5 billion agricultural sector on Tuesday, April 2nd in Sacramento. The meeting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street - Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Wendy Fink-Weber Mar 28 2013 in

Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Inspection Fees Unchanged, Pending Comment Review

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a delay in implementing any changes to user fees for the Destination Inspection Service (DIS) for the near term. After seeking public comment on a proposal for new fees, Western Growers joined other stakeholders in submitting written comments earlier this year.

Wendy Fink-Weber Mar 28 2013 in Agriculture

Second Phase of BDCP Released

California officials released the second of three updates for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan Wednesday, making a total of seven chapters available for viewing. The third and final update, chapters 8 through 12, is scheduled to be released the week of April 22. Spotlight previously reported on the BDCP and the initial release of documents.

Dave Puglia Mar 28 2013 in Environment

Town Halls to Help Pick Next Dean of Ag at UC Davis, WG to Host Second

Town Hall meetings have been scheduled to discuss the qualifications UC Davis should be looking for in the next Dean – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Wendy Fink-Weber Mar 26 2013 in

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