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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE AND STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE LAUNCH AG VISION FOR THE NEXT DECADE

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California State Board of Food and Agriculture are announcing a bold plan for the future: Ag Vision for the Next Decade.

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  • The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California State Board of Food and Agriculture are announcing a bold plan for the future: Ag Vision for the Next Decade.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230405005348/en/
    Ag Vision centers on growing opportunity – for farmers and ranchers, farmworkers, individuals and communities – and demonstrating leadership on climate action.
  • One-on-one interviews were held with members of an Ag Vision task force representing the diversity of geographic regions and crops grown in California, and members of the State Board of Food and Agriculture.
  • “Through Ag Vision, the farming community will further its positive impact to make an even bigger difference to people in our communities, state and around the globe.”
    To learn more about Ag Vision and the future of California agriculture, please visit https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/agvision/ .

Aemetis Hosts California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross at Keyes Biofuels Facility and Dairy RNG Sites

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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CUPERTINO, CA, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products, announced today that it hosted California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross for a discussion and site tours of the company’s renewable biofuel and dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities on February 9, 2023.  Former CDFA and USDA Secretary Ann Veneman, Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa, and other dignitaries joined the tour and discussion of the company’s vision and leadership regarding the creation of a Circular Bioeconomy in California’s Central Valley that couples the production of low or below zero carbon intensity (CI) renewable fuels with the region’s abundant agricultural waste and by-products.

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  • Aemetis is supporting this community initiative through engagement in the North San Joaquin Valley Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation Engine, a coalition of state and local partners that aims to advance high-impact solutions for manufacturing sustainable bio-based products at scale.
  • "Aemetis offers a very compelling circular bioeconomy vision that can serve as an effective template for companies and organizations in the Northern San Joaquin Valley,” said Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
  • “From operating dairy digesters to produce RNG or utilizing renewable feedstocks for the production of biofuels, Aemetis is demonstrating opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and spur economic development by leveraging the region’s strong agricultural and manufacturing assets,” Ross added.
  • In 2021, Aemetis announced a multi-tiered circular bioeconomic strategy that incorporates diverted agricultural waste and residues for the production of RNG, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel (RD), and cellulosic ethanol.

Delicious Holiday Dishes with a Healthy California Prune Twist

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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This holiday season, try Chef Kassab’s Quebec Lamb Tacos in California Prune Sauce with Pickled Squash , Feta Stuffed California Prunes and Roasted Potato Poutine with California Prunes .

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  • This holiday season, try Chef Kassab’s Quebec Lamb Tacos in California Prune Sauce with Pickled Squash , Feta Stuffed California Prunes and Roasted Potato Poutine with California Prunes .
  • For those looking for a mocktail to pair with these savoury appetizers, consider our Festive Ginger Prune Kombucha Mule .
  • Try folding chopped prunes into your favourite holiday desserts or use a prune puree as a baking substitute to replace an equal amount of butter in baked goods.
  • The California Prune Board was established in 1952 to represent growers and handlers under the authority of the California Secretary of Food and Agriculture.

New Report: California is Pioneering a Pathway to Significant Dairy Methane Reduction

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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DAVIS, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) and University of California, Davis CLEAR Center today announced the release of a new analysis of methane reduction progress titled Meeting the Call: How California is Pioneering a Pathway to Significant Dairy Sector Methane Reduction. The paper, authored by researchers at UC Davis concludes that efforts are on track to achieve the state's world-leading target for reducing dairy methane emissions by 40% by 2030.

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  • DAVIS, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) and University of California, Davis CLEAR Center today announced the release of a new analysis of methane reduction progress titled Meeting the Call: How California is Pioneering a Pathway to Significant Dairy Sector Methane Reduction.
  • The pathway shows California dairy farms are on track to achieve the full 40% dairy methane reduction goal and will reach "climate neutrality" by 2030.
  • The report outlines the need for continued implementation of California's four-part strategy for dairy methane reduction: farm efficiency and herd attrition, methane avoidance (alternative manure management), methane capture and utilization (digesters), and enteric methane reduction.
  • "California dairy farmers have demonstrated tremendous progress toward the state's methane reduction goal over the past several years.

Discover how Californians Get Real in their cities

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinking of making time for more travel one of your New Year's resolutions? The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of got milk?, is debuting a unique resource for out-of-state travelers and locals alike: The Realest Guide to California.

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  • The goal was to analyze creators who are contributing to a timely online cultural conversation about keeping things real in the places they call home.
  • 15 cities across the state rose to the top with the most user-generated "real" reels of 2022.
  • For the past 30 years, Got Milk has encouraged consumers to fuel their bodies and minds with real milk.
  • And nothing is as real as real milk, which has been providing energy and nutrients for thousands of years.

Real California Milk Celebrates the Season of Giving with the California Cheese Wreath Kit, The Edible Gift That Gives Back to Communities in Need

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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The California Cheese Wreath kit features three cow's milk specialty cheeses made with Real California Milk from the state's farm families, California almonds, dried citrus wheels, raisins, cherries, crackers, and dried herbs along with a round bamboo cheese board as well as instructions for assembling a festive cheese wreath.

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  • The California Cheese Wreath kit features three cow's milk specialty cheeses made with Real California Milk from the state's farm families, California almonds, dried citrus wheels, raisins, cherries, crackers, and dried herbs along with a round bamboo cheese board as well as instructions for assembling a festive cheese wreath.
  • The wreath sells for $175 and is available for pickup at Lady & Larder in Santa Monica or online ( https://ladyandlarder.com/products/real-california-cheese-wreath-2022 ) for shipping to most states.
  • "We love cheese boards, but cheese wreaths take the celebration to the next level.
  • California products can be identified by the Real California Milk seal, which means they are made with 100 percent milk from the state's dairy farm families.

Lake County Winegrape Commission Awarded Grant Supporting Pruning School

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lake County Winegrape Commission announces it secured a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund Lake County Pruning School over multiple growing seasons. The grant is part of the 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) and will provide funding to the Commission to deliver Lake County Pruning School for three seasons, thus providing the region's vineyard leaders with long-term education on sustainable viticultural techniques.

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  • The Lake County Winegrape Commission announces it secured a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund Lake County Pruning School over multiple growing seasons.
  • KELSEYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lake County Winegrape Commission announces it secured a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to fund Lake County Pruning School over multiple growing seasons.
  • The grant is part of the 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) and will provide funding to the Commission to deliver Lake County Pruning School for three seasons, thus providing the region's vineyard leaders with long-term education on sustainable viticultural techniques.
  • With this grant funding, the Lake County Winegrape Commission will be able to deliver intensive pruning training to up to 315 participants in both English and Spanish.

Blue Diamond Growers 112th Annual Meeting Highlights a Year of Record Profitability - Overcoming Inflation and Shipping Challenges

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 112th Blue Diamond Growers Annual Meeting held yesterday in Modesto, CA, Blue Diamond Growers President and CEO, Mark Jansen, highlighted the accomplishments of the past year, while recognizing remarkable headwinds the cooperative tackled through creative solutions, strategic partnerships, and world-class innovation.

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  • "It could not have happened without the dedication of our 3,000 grower-owners or the 1,800 hard-working Blue Diamond team members."
  • In addition to sharing highlights from the past year, Blue Diamond also announced its continuing board members, including:
    In conjunction with the Annual Meeting, Blue Diamond Growers is also releasing its "Partnering for a Sustainable Future" Annual Report and inaugural "Growing a Better Tomorrow" Sustainability Report.
  • Blue Diamond Growers, a grower-owned cooperative representing approximately 3,000 of California's almond growers, is the world's leading almond marketer and processor.
  • To learn more about Blue Diamond Growers, visit www.bluediamond.com and follow the company on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .

REAL CALIFORNIA MILK EXCELERATOR: OPEN INNOVATION SELECTS FOUR WINNERS FOR $200,000 IN NON-DILUTVE GRANTS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES IN CALIFORNIA

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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TRACY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Startups dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit claimed victory last night at the 2022 Real California Milk Excelerator: Open Innovation Final Pitch Event. Created by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and innovation advisory VentureFuel, the competition is designed to identify, curate and accelerate innovation in dairy-based products, from consumer food and beverages to textiles and beyond. The four cohort winners will each receive $50,000 in resources and funding to scale their products in California and will compete for an additional $100,000 in support based on continued performance.

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  • In its fourth year, the 2022 Real California Milk Excelerator advances innovation in its truest state: open.
  • The support the four winning startups will receive is to grow and expand their product in California.
  • "We'd like to especially thank the California Milk Advisory Board for supporting Tres Lecheria and partnering with us to continue driving the demand for Real California Milk.
  • Our California dairy families have invested heavily to develop an innovation ecosystem to help with the next steps to grow these brands within the Real California Milk portfolio.

Bion Breaks Ground in Indiana on First Commercial-Scale Gen3Tech Facility

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Bion expects building construction to be completed by December 15, 2022, with waste processing equipment delivered by mid-January.

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  • Bion expects building construction to be completed by December 15, 2022, with waste processing equipment delivered by mid-January.
  • Successful operation of the Gen3Tech platform at Fair Oaks will demonstrate its scalability and allow nitrogen recovery efficiencies to be optimized at scale.
  • The facility will also produce ammonium bicarbonate fertilizer for both commercial testing by potential joint venture partners and university growth trials.
  • Bion's patented Gen3Tech is the result of more than 30 years of technology development.