Karen Ross

Position

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)

Biography and Career

Karen Ross serves as the Secretary for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). In her role, she is recognized for emphasizing the importance of California's dairy and livestock farmers as global leaders in innovation.

Significant Events

Among her notable contributions, Secretary Ross has been instrumental in highlighting the potential of funding to accelerate methane reduction efforts. Her initiatives aim to improve the sustainability of farms across the state. She has also emphasized the importance of collaborations in addressing nutritional challenges, even in the most productive agricultural state in the nation.

Modified: 2026/06/04

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