Social Media Policy

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) uses social media platforms to share timely information, promote transparency, and engage with the public on issues related to agriculture, food safety, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.

While social media is available 24/7, CDFA's moderation is not. For assistance regarding the following, please contact:

Disclaimer:

Comments, images, and external links posted by users do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of CDFA. The presence of external links or user-generated content does not constitute endorsement by CDFA.

We welcome respectful dialogue and encourage users to share thoughts and questions. However, CDFA reserves the right to determine what is respectful and courteous and to remove content that violates our policy. Flagrant or repeated violations may result in users being blocked from CDFA's social media pages. Comments may be removed if they contain:

  • Personal information (e.g., phone numbers, addresses, etc.)
  • Obscene, indecent, vulgar, or profane language
  • Threats, defamatory statements, or personal attacks
  • Hate speech, threats, or discriminatory language
  • Inaccurate or misleading information
  • Commercial solicitations or spam
  • Content that infringes on intellectual property or privacy rights
  • Repetitive or disruptive posts

To avoid violating our policy, follow these guidelines when posting on our social media accounts:

  • Contribute to the conversation in a productive manner.
  • Stay on topic. Only post comments relevant to the item posted.
  • Do not insult one another or the subjects of our posts. Keep your comments civil.
  • Focus your comments on issues, not individuals.
  • Do not spam comments.
  • Do not advertise products or services.

CDFA is committed to protecting the privacy of Californians and discourages the sharing of personal information in public comments. We may not immediately see every inappropriate post, and we trust our community to engage respectfully and constructively.

For official information, services, or media inquiries, please visit the CDFA Contact Us page.