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  • USDA California Crop/Weather Report

    Sacramento, Calif., (September 19, 2017) – A changing pattern marked the week’s weather across the State as a trough over the western United States brought cooler temperatures and a taste of fall to most areas. The week started off with temperatures similar to what we have seen the last several weeks, but by mid-week through the weekend temperatures decreased.

    Scattered showers were seen throughout most of the State on Monday. Brief heavy downpours resulted in precipitation spikes exceeding one inch in isolated areas, particularly around Tahoe. Most areas in the Sierras received up to half an inch of rain for the week, with most other areas receiving up to a quarter inch last week. A few sprinkles lingered on Thursday before the weekend brought dry weather to the State. A few light showers fell on the northwestern parts of the State on Sunday, dropping up to a quarter inch there. Additional light sprinkles were seen just south of the San Francisco area on Sunday. Despite frost in parts of the mountains, no measurable snow has fallen in the mountains. Patchy snow fields were still coating the peak of Shasta as well as sheltered, high-elevation areas in the Lassen Volcanoes area, with maximum depth around one foot.

    Temperature highs were in the 50s to 70s in the mountains, 60s to 70s along the coast, 70s to 80s in the valley, and 80s to 90s in the desert. Temperature lows were in the 30s to 40s in the mountains, 50s to 60s along the coast and the valley, and 50s to 70s the desert.

    Cotton bolls were starting to open. Alfalfa fields continued to be irrigated and baled. Sorghum for silage was in various stages. Corn silage continued to be harvested.

    Stone fruit harvest was drawing to a close. Wine, table, and raisin grape harvest was ongoing. Raisin grapes continued to be placed on trays for drying. Asian Pears, pears, figs, and pomegranates were harvested. Kiwifruit in Tulare County were nearing maturity. Cherry orchards were pruned. Persimmons continued to gain size and coloring. Valencia oranges andlemons were harvested and packed. Some orange groves were pushed out to make way for new plantings. Early applevarieties were harvested.

    The almond harvest continued. Walnut orchards were being prepared for harvest and sprayed for husk fly and Navel orangeworm. A few walnuts were harvested. Growth regulator sprays were applied to some walnut groves to promote development. Pistachio harvest continued.

    In San Joaquin County, the onion harvest was nearly complete.  Harvest continued for honeydew melons, watermelons, cantaloupes and pumpkins.  Farmers’ Market vegetables continued to be harvested.   In Fresno County, tomato harvest was almost done with diminished yields reported.  Bell pepper harvest was ongoing.  Soil was prepared for planting carrotsand lettuce for seed.  These efforts were complicated by recent rains and wind.  In Tulare County, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and peppers were picked by certified producers and sold at the local Farmers’ Markets.  Yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, Bell peppers, green chili peppers, and cucumbers were harvested and shipped domestically.  Fall vegetables were planted and developing well.  Pumpkins were prepared for harvest.

    Non-irrigated and foothill rangeland was essentially all dry after months of high heat. Supplemental feeding of cattle continued. Fire season continued and some rangeland in Santa Barbara County was burned. Bees were being moved out of state as pollination needs were wrapping up for the year.

  • California Dairy Digital Magazine: September Issue

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    The September issue of California Dairy Magazine is now available to read online! Read the latest California Dairy & Feed industry news and technology.  Here’s a peek of what’s inside:

    • Faria Family Diversifies & Invests to Stay in the Business
      Racing to Complete Corn Harvest after Wind Storm
    • Going to the World Dairy Expo?
      Hot Industry Topics Addressed in Expo Seminars
    • Keeping Cows Cool with Less Water and Energy
      New Cooling Technologies Tested at UC Davis Dairy Facility
    • Managing Common Purslane in Alfalfa Fields
      Don’t Let Your Hay Catch on Fire
    • California Milk Prices Hit Record High for 2017
      Stand-Alone Quota Program Nears Completion For Industry Vote
    • Udder Things
      California Dairy News Briefs

  • Earth’s Oldest Trees in Climate-Induced Race up the Tree Line

    Davis, Calif., (September 18, 2017) – Bristlecone pine and limber pine trees in the Great Basin region are like two very gnarled, old men in a slow-motion race up the mountaintop, and climate change is the starting gun, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

    Gnarled, dead bristlecone pine trees, which can live more than 5,000 years, stand where young limber pine grow around them. Limber pine is beginning to colonize areas of the Great Basin once dominated by bristlecones. (Brian Smithers/UC Davis)

    The study, published in the journal Global Change Biology, shows that the tree line has been steadily moving upslope over the past 50 years in the Great Basin. The region extends from California’s Sierra Nevada, across Nevada to Utah’s Uinta Mountains. Its north and south are framed by the Columbia and Colorado rivers’ watersheds.

    The study also found that limber pine is successfully “leapfrogging” over bristlecone pine. They are growing in soils once almost completely dominated by bristlecone pine, and they are moving upslope at a faster rate than the bristlecone pine.

    Charging upslope – “We are seeing very little regeneration anywhere in bristlecone ranges except in the tree line and, there, limber pine is taking all the good spots,” said the study’s corresponding author Brian Smithers, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. “It’s jarring because limber pine is a species you normally see further downslope, not at tree line. So it’s very odd to see it charging upslope and not see bristlecone charging upslope ahead of limber pine, or at least with it.”

    The study concludes that if bristlecone pine trees are unable to advance upslope because they are blocked by limber pine, bristlecones could face a reduction of their range and possibly local extinctions.

    Earth’s oldest living trees – Bristlecone pine trees are Earth’s oldest individual trees and can live for more than 5,000 years. No spring chicken, limber pine trees can live 2,000 years or more.

    Dead bristlecone pines stand among limber pine trees on the California side of the White Mountains, part of the Great Basin region. (Brian Smithers/UC Davis)

    Both tree species have seen many climate changes during their time on Earth — from extremely warm periods to ice ages — and have slowly advanced across the landscape. Over millennia, bristlecone pine trees have moved from the lowlands of the Great Basin up to the current tree line. But, the study notes, neither bristlecone nor limber pine have ever experienced climate change and temperature increases as rapidly as what has been occurring in recent decades.

    Legacy effects – Smithers said he doesn’t expect bristlecone pine adult trees to be impacted much by current climatic shifts, as those trees are well-established. But how, if and where new bristlecone pine trees will regenerate is less certain, particularly as other species like limber pine take up valuable space for them to germinate.

    “The things we’re doing today have legacy effects for thousands of years in the Great Basin,” Smithers said. “When those trees do start to die, they won’t likely be replaced because it’s just too hot and dry.”

    The study suggests that land managers identify the specific bottlenecks for a species to live long enough to reproduce, and focus on that stage. For long-lived trees like bristlecone and limber pines, the bottleneck is at the time of their initial establishment, not hundreds and thousands of years into their adulthoods.

    Bristlecone pine trees grow on soils and in conditions where few other species can live. But limber pines in the Great Basin region, such as California’s White Mountains, are beginning to give them some competition. (Brian Smithers/UC Davis)

    The study’s additional authors include co-leading authors Malcolm North with UC Davis and the USDA Forest Service, and Andrew Latimer with UC Davis, and co-author Constance Millar with the USDA Forest Service.

    The study was financially supported by the UC Davis Graduate Group in Ecology, White Mountains Research Center, California Native Plant Society, the Henry A. Jastro Fund, Nevada Native Plant Society, and the Davis Botanical Society.

  • Partnering With Produce Providers

    Davis, Calif., (September 18, 2017) – What’s one way to combat food waste, save money, and expand food knowledge? Ask a UC Master Food Preserver.

    Or rather, have a group of dedicated volunteers do a hands-on demo at a CSA pick-up location. Tanaka Farms, located in Orange County, did just that. The farm’s Community Supported Agriculture program delivers more than 1,600 produce boxes a month to a subscriber base that is highly motivated to prepare and cook food. Educating their customers is a mission of Tanaka Farms CSA as well as a tenet of the UC Master Food Preserver Program.

    Working with Patty Nagatoshi, Tanaka Farms CSA program coordinator, UC Master Food Preserver volunteers have already held two workshops for CSA customers. These classes were tailored to preserving the contents of the CSA box, since CSA members often struggle to find a use for every item they receive. Volunteers handed out a list of suggested recipes as a reference after the workshops. These classes are helping customers to maximize their bounty while also cutting down on wasted food.

    Additionally, Master Food Preserver volunteers held demonstrations at the farm’s Strawberry and Corn Festivals. There they demonstrated dehydrating strawberry fruit leather, making strawberry freezer jam, canning corn relish and making corn broth.

    These off-site demos are a prime example of bringing safe, reputable information directly to the public. Preserve today, relish tomorrow!

    A sample Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box. (Photo: Tanaka Farms)
    UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers demonstrate ways to use CSA produce. (Photo: UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County)
    Crushing strawberries for strawberry jam. (Photo: UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County)

  • Get Your Tickets Now for 8th Annual Bounty of the County

    Visalia, Calif., (September 18, 2017) – For the 8th year in a row, Tulare County Farm Bureau is inviting the community to join us in celebration of Tulare County Agriculture at Bounty of the County on Sept. 29, 2017, at the Historic Seven Sycamores Ranch in Ivanhoe.

    Guests can enjoy the finest food and beverage made with locally sourced products at the tasting event, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and available at the Tulare County Farm Bureau office. Tickets will also be available at the door for $70.

    The country casual evening will include live music by Take Cover as well as door prizes provided by Farm Bureau and participating local vendors. The popular gun raffle with be back, with 3 firearms to be given away that night (all federal and state firearm transfer laws apply).  Event and raffle tickets are on sale at the office, and gun raffle tickets will be available the night of the event.

    “We’re excited to provide the community with an event where they can come out and enjoy samples of fine local food, wine and beer in a casual, country environment,” said Roger Everett, Tulare County Farm Bureau President.

    Local farmers, restaurants and businesses will be showcasing their culinary delights at Bounty of the County including All Fired Up! Pizza, Cacciatore Fine Wine and Olive Oil Company and many more!

    The “Best of Bounty” contest will be held again this year, where guests can vote for their favorite dishes exhibited at Bounty of the County.  Guests can vote for their favorites in the categories of: Most Savory, Best Sweet Treat and Best Fresh Product. Exhibitors will be awarded prizes, recognition and of course bragging rights for being named the “Best of Bounty”.

    Tickets are available for $50 pre-sale and $70 at the door. Contact the Tulare County Farm Bureau at 732-8301 or TCFB@tulcofb.org to buy tickets today. For more information about the event, visit us online at www.tulcofb.org.

    Also during Bounty of the County, is the long anticipated drawing for a new DJI Phantom 4 Drone. All new Agriculture, Business Support, Gold Heritage, and Platinum Heritage Members that joined between May 1 and Sept. 29, will be entered in the drawing. The winner will also receive a free consultation from All Drone Solutions in Exeter. A separate prize drawing for a $100 gift card will be held for those that referred a new member to join.

    The drone has been sponsored in part by All Drone Solutions. To learn more about the Phantom 4, visit www.dji.com/phantom-4, or check out the video on TCFB’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TulareCoFarmBureau.

  • Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Portion Of Los Angeles County

    Sacramento, Calif., (September 15, 2017) – A quarantine has been declared due to a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation detected in the Sun Valley neighborhood in northern Los Angeles County.  Two adult males, nine females, and 55 larvae have been detected. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively on the eradication.

    The 89-square mile quarantine is in the northern San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, northwest of the City of Burbank.  It is bordered on the north by the Angeles National Forest; on the south by Griffith Park; on the west by I-405; and on the east by the Verdugo Mountains.  Additional information, and a link to the quarantine map, may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/medfly/regulation.html.

    Increased numbers of sterile male Medflies are being released in the area as part of the eradication effort.  In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria, in order to eliminate any mated females and reduce the density of the population. The flies lay their eggs in fruit, so crews will also remove fruit from trees within 100 meters of sites where larvae and multiple adult flies have been found.

    Agricultural officials are working with fruit growers, wholesalers, and retailers in the area to ensure that the infestation does not spread through commercial channels. Local residents and home gardeners in the quarantine zone are urged to consume homegrown produce on site and not move it from their property.  These actions protect against the artificial spread of the infestation to nearby regions where it could affect California’s food supply and backyard gardens.

    The sterile fly release program has a proven track record of eradication in California.  Sterile male flies mate with fertile female flies in the natural environment but produce no offspring.  The fly population decreases as the wild flies reach the end of their natural life span with no offspring to replace them.

    The Medfly targets more than 250 types of fruits and vegetables, which could significantly impact California’s agricultural exports and backyard gardens. Damage occurs when the female lays eggs inside the fruit.  The eggs hatch into maggots and tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption.

    Residents who believe their fruits and vegetables are infested with fruit fly larvae should call the state’s toll-free Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899.

    While fruit flies and other invasive species that threaten California’s crops and natural environment are sometimes detected in agricultural areas, the vast majority are found in urban and suburban communities.  These invasive species often enter our state by “hitchhiking” in fruits and vegetables brought back illegally by travelers returning from infested regions of the world.  To help protect California’s agriculture and natural resources, CDFA urges travelers to follow the Don’t Pack a Pest program guidelines (www.dontpackapest.com).

     

  • Technical Review Committee Members Wanted For 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

    Sacramento, Calif., (September 15, 2017) – California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding California’s specialty crop industry to serve as reviewers on the 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Technical Review Committee. This committee reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations to CDFA on proposals submitted for funding to California’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

    The program is a competitive solicitation process designed to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant awards will range from $25,000 to $300,000 per project and projects may last for up to two years and six months.

    The Technical Review Committee includes representatives from government and non-government organizations. Technical Review Committee members will attend one webinar and one in-person meeting between November 2017 and March 2018 to make recommendations on concept and grant proposals.

    All individuals interested in serving on the Technical Review Committee must submit a completed application form and a copy of their résumé to grants@cdfa.ca.gov before 5 PM on October 12, 2017. Please reference page two of the application form for requirements and restrictions.

    Within the applicant form, applicants must identify at least one of the following grant funding categories related to their area of expertise:

    • Specialty Crop Access and Nutrition Education
    • Equipping Current and Next Generation Specialty Crop Farmers
    • Environmental Stewardship and Conservation
    • Plant Health and Pest Management

    For a description of each funding category and more details about the program, please reference the 2018 Request for Concept Proposals. The application form and the 2018 Request for Concept Proposals can be found on the program’s website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Office of Grants Administration at (916) 657-3231 or grants@cdfa.ca.gov for additional information.

  • Tulare County Reports on Current Crop Status

    Visalia, Calif., (September 15, 2017) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Alfalfa fields continue to be irrigated, cut, and baled. Sorghum for silage is in various stages of development, with some fields close to maturity. Corn silage continues to be harvested. Cotton is still being irrigated and bolls continue to develop. Black-eyed beans are being exported to Korea.

    Peaches, nectarines, and plums continue to be picked and shipped to both domestic and export markets. Stone fruit is being exported to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, and Taiwan. A few old stone fruit orchards are being pushed out. Pistachio harvest is continuing, with exports to China, the European Union, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Turkey. Almond harvest continues throughout the county. Almonds are being exported to Belgium, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, and the Philippines. Walnuts are being harvested. Pears are being exported to Mexico. Asian pears are being shipped to Colombia and El Salvador. Table grape harvest continues, with exports going to Australia, China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Thompson seedless grapes are being placed on trays for drying. Pomegranate harvest continues, with exports going to Brazil and Australia. Kiwifruit are nearing maturity and harvest should begin in one to two weeks. Persimmons are starting to color up in some areas.

    Valencia orange harvest continues, primarily for the domestic market. Valencia oranges are being exported to China, Korea, and Mexico. Most citrus packing houses are wrapping up Valencias, and getting ready for the new navel orange season. Some orange groves are being pushed out to make way for new plantings. Finger limes are being exported to France and the Netherlands. Olives continue to develop, and are nearing maturity.

    Certified producers are picking tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and peppers for sale at those local Farmer’s Markets that are still open. Yellow squash, Zucchini, eggplant, Bell peppers, green Chili peppers, and cucumbers are being harvested and shipped domestically. Fall vegetables have been planted and are developing well. Recently planted strawberries continue to grow. Pumpkins are being prepared for harvest.

    Low elevation rangeland continues to dry and conditions are fair. Feed costs for cattle remains high. The fed cattle market price is staying at $107.00 per hundred weight. Harvested grain fields continue to be sheeped-off in the southern portions of the county.

    Nursery shipments continue to be slow. Wholesale nurseries are shipping small amounts of stock to local and out-of-state retail outlets. New wells continue to be drilled.

  • Sonoma County Winegrowers’ Center for Ag Sustainability Announce Impressive Roster of Experts and Leaders

    Santa Rosa, Calif., (September 14, 2017) – The Sonoma County Winegrowers will launch its Center for Ag Sustainability on October 12 with an impressive group of national experts who will be meeting to identify and discuss topics that affect agriculture and Sonoma County as a wine region with the goal of developing out-of-the-box, innovative solutions to critical challenges.

    The participants, representing different industries and backgrounds, will meet four times over the next two years for a facilitated discussion on how to solve challenges facing Sonoma County’s wine and agriculture communities over the next 5-7 years.  The sessions will be facilitated by Professor George Day of the Wharton School of Business.

    “One of the most important jobs we have as farmers is to preserve and protect our agricultural legacy and way of life for future generations.  The reality is that ag is on the brink of a crisis. Not only are thousands of acres of farmland being lost to development in California every year, farmers also face numerous threats to the financial viability of our businesses making it tougher for young people to become farmers,” said Karissa Kruse, president of the Sonoma County Winegrowers.  She added, “Clearly, the status quo is not an effective strategy moving forward.  We must look to lead on addressing these pressing issues and new ones that will emerge to sustain our success and preserve agriculture in Sonoma County and beyond.”

    The “Ag Center” will be a strategic think tank to help develop innovative ideas and strategies to strengthen and build upon the region’s sustainability efforts and its 100-Year Business Plan to Preserve Agriculture.  Understanding that it takes creative, thought provoking, and out-of-the-box thinking to solve some of the critical challenges facing Sonoma County’s agricultural community, the Sonoma County Winegrowers has created this groundbreaking program bringing together a small, diverse group of thought leaders and experts from across various business industries, subject matters, academia, job functions and skill sets, and other unique backgrounds, to problem solve and develop new, fresh ideas that will advance farming not only in Sonoma County, but may also revolutionize grape growing and the larger wine industry across the globe.

    The group will focus on four priorities when it meets on October 17th.  Those priorities are:

    1. Adapting farm practices
    2. Sustaining and protecting the Ag sector
    3. Leveraging leadership in sustainability and a grassroots approach to climate change
    4. Understanding the changing industry economics

    The Ag Center’s 2-year program will meet 4 times for a strategic planning session on the pillars of 100 Year Business Plan to determine insights, innovations and recommendations on moving the grape growers forward.  Throughout the process, the Sonoma County Winegrowers will share learning and progress broadly, which will culminate in a White Paper which will be published providing the insights and learnings to a global audience. These findings and ideas will also be incorporated into the Sonoma County Winegrowers strategic plan, marketing and branding efforts, and other areas of the organization that will guide their focus on the preservation of agriculture. Learning, best practices and potential solutions will be shared more broadly to other Ag communities and wine regions.

    Ag Center members were identified and selected from different industries to bring fresh thinking and experiences to one of the oldest professions in the world. The Ag Center members will serve for two years.  The members are:

    Adam Brumberg – Deputy Director, Food and Brand Lab, Cornell University
    Allen Hershkowitz – Founding Director, Sport and Sustainability International
    Anisya Fritz – Proprietor, Lynmar Estate
    Carolyn Wasem – Senior VP, Jackson Family Wines
    Cory Beck – President & Director of Winemaking, Francis Ford Coppola Winery
    Geof Rochester – Managing Director, The Nature Conservancy
    Jeremiah Puget – Planning Stewardship & Compliance, North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
    Jessica Gilmartin – General Manager and Chief Marketing Officer, Lighthouse AI
    Joanne Spigonardo – Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership (IGEL), The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
    Kevin Pedrotti – Partner, Clear Advocacy
    Mary Ann King – Stewardship Manager, California Water Project, Trout Unlimited
    Michael Byun – CEO, Asian Services in Action (ASIA)
    Monica Mehta – Managing Principal, Seventh Capital
    Ray Isle – Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine Magazine
    Rob McMillan – EVP and Founder, Silicon Valley Bank
    Sebastian Schwark – Director, Portland Communications
    Steve Dutton – Partner and President, Dutton Ranch
    Steve Sangiacomo – Partner, Sangiacomo Family Vineyards
    Ty Jagerson – Village Power Finance
    Dan Wilson – Fisheries Biologist, NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service, West Coast Region

     

  • California Department Of Food And Agriculture Now Accepting Proposals For 2018 Specialty Crop Grants

    Sacramento, Calif., (September 14, 2017) – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

    Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to award funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Review the 2018 Request for Concept Proposals for detailed application instructions.

    Phase I of the process begins with the submission of concept proposals, which undergo both an administrative review and a technical review. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a detailed grant proposal in Phase II of the process.

    Grant awards will range from $25,000 to $300,000 per project and projects may last for up to two years and six months. Non-profit and for-profit organizations; local, state, federal, and tribal government entities; and public and private colleges and universities are eligible to apply. All applicants must register online with the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST), https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov to apply. Concept proposals must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Friday, October 13, 2017 at 5 PM PST.

    CDFA will conduct four workshops and two webinars, all featuring an overview of the program, a review of the concept proposal questions, a live demonstration of the online application system, and helpful grant writing tips. Visit the program’s website, www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants, for full details.

    Workshops and webinars will be held at these locations on the following dates:

    • Fresno County: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Monterey County: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Webinar #1: Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    • Riverside County: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Webinar #2: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    • Sacramento County: Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    All prospective grant applicants are encouraged to participate. There is no cost to attend; however, space is limited and CDFA requests that attendees register in advance. To register, email grants@cdfa.ca.gov with your name and contact information, the workshop/webinar you would like to attend, and the number of seats required. Further details will be provided with confirmation of registration.

    Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Office of Grants Administration at (916) 657-3231 or grants@cdfa.ca.gov for additional information.