California Department of Food and Agriculture

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is a cabinet-level government agency established in 1919 to protect and promote California's agricultural industry. While not a traditional investment fund, it functions as a strategic investor by administering numerous grant programs. These programs deploy capital to support projects aligned with the department's mission, which is "to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability". Its funding focuses on areas like climate-smart agriculture, farm-to-school programs, sustainable food production, and innovative agricultural technologies such as manure recycling.