California Agriculture Associations

The California Citrus Growers Association (CCGA) is a grower-owned and grower-operated marketing agency in common, organized under the laws of the State of California and compliant with the federal Capper-Volstead Act. * While recognizing the highly competitive nature of the citrus industry, the purpose of CCGA is to bring producers together to share information and better coordinate the most efficient ways to market their fruit in a manner that, at a minimum, assures recovery of the growers' cost of production; * By working together, producers can better control the quality and consistency of the fruit brought to market to - [Read more]

The California Dairy Herd Improvement Association (CDHIA) provides quality assurance, production statistics, communications, and program direction for a federation of local dairy herd improvement associations located in the Western United States. These associations produce herd and cow records for dairy producers for dairy herd management, genetic evaluations, and pedigree purposes. The California DHIA is a federation of large herd local DHI associations located predominantly in California but also including parts of Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. The California DHIA addresses the large herd - [Read more]

Whether you are biting into a California roll at your favorite sushi restaurant or tucking in to a beautiful plate of paella, California rice is the foundation for glorious cuisine from around the world, and is a common thread shared by many cultures. California-grown rice is not only highly prized for its exceptional quality and taste; it’s affordable, at about 10 cents per serving. The State's medium and short grain rice is prized for its soft and sticky characteristics. It’s an ingredient in many popular cuisines, including Japanese and Italian, which include sushi, paella and risotto, just to name a few. Rice is also the - [Read more]

The Dairy Council of California helps to improve the lives of millions of Californians each year through nutrition education. Dairy Council of California is a state government entity that is funded by California’s dairy producers and processors. Since 1919, Dairy Council of California has been an innovator in nutrition education. Our mission is to help consumers make food choices for optimal health that match individual values. We do so using a total diet approach in which dairy is a cornerstone, through innovative learning programs, research and communication. Click here to learn more about the History of the Dairy Council of - [Read more]