The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) facilities support the operations which allow the Department to serve the citizens of California by promoting and protecting a safe, healthy food supply; by enhancing local and global trade through efficient management, innovation and sound science; and supporting a commitment to environmental stewardship. These facilities are located throughout California, Arizona and Hawaii, and total 970,000 square feet (sf) for eleven laboratories, eight greenhouses, sixteen Border Protection Stations, nine employee residences, five warehouses, two headquarters, and various field offices. The CDFA rents or owns 591,000 sf of office space, 261,000 sf of laboratory space, 89,000 sf of warehouse space, and 29,000 sf of greenhouse space.