FOOD & AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF Email Format
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is a state government agency focused on maintaining a sustainable and resilient food system while safeguarding California's natural resources. It works with farmers, ranchers, and environmental groups to advance climate-smart farming, efficient water use, biodiversity, and soil health. Through its programs, CDFA leads efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices that support the state's environment, economy, and communities. Based in Sacramento, California, the department operates with a sizable workforce to fulfill its mandate. Its primary customers are California’s agricultural producers and related stakeholders, including environmental advocates and local communities, whom it serves by addressing resource management and resilience challenges. As a state government agency, CDFA functions as a steward of food and agriculture, aiming to balance ecological health with economic vitality.