Public bodyUnited Statescdfa.ca.gov
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture is the primary state agency responsible for overseeing agriculture and food safety in California, one of the largest agricultural producers in the United States. Headquartered in Sacramento, it operates under the executive branch of the California state government and serves the entire state through various programs and regulatory functions.
The department's main activities include enforcing regulations on food production, distribution, and safety; managing pest and disease control in crops and livestock; and promoting the marketing of California agricultural products. It also administers grant and funding programs that support agricultural innovation, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure improvements, such as those related to renewable energy projects in the dairy sector.
In addition to regulatory oversight, the California Department of Food and Agriculture engages in research support, education, and collaboration with industry stakeholders to enhance the economic viability and environmental stewardship of farming operations. Its role extends to weights and measures enforcement and the administration of marketing orders for specific commodities.
As a public body, it is funded by the state and does not operate as a commercial entity. The agency plays a significant position in the industry by balancing regulatory compliance with support for agricultural growth and adaptation to modern challenges like climate change and resource management.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving CDFA, of which one is active.
Provisional LCFS pathways approved for six dairy digesters, effective Oct 1, 2026, with an average carbon intensity of −351.
Dairy RNG output and a September 45Z model revision lifted tax‑credit revenue and profitability while Keyes MVR progress and two new digesters expand capacity.
Two digesters added to a 14-unit network feeding 36 miles of pipeline to a Keyes RNG plant; Keyes fueling station to begin truck deliveries in November 2026.
Revenue rose 20% to $62.7M; operating income turned positive; Adjusted EBITDA $9.7M; Dairy RNG volumes grew 38%; two dairy digesters expected Q3 2026.
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