Monthly Archives: December 2021

California continues to lead in organic agriculture production

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

California accounts for 36 percent of all organic production in the United States, leading the nation, and organic production and organic sales are expected to continue to grow. According to the must recent figures, organic sales in 2020 totaled $11.99 … Continue reading

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Farm to School Network newsletter spotlights grantees, school gardens, resources

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the California Farm to School Network December newsletter. The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Click on the newsletter subscribe button to also receive these monthly updates that include information about … Continue reading

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CDFA food safety scientists celebrate 30 years of continuous growth partnering with USDA Pesticide Data Program

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) joins the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Agricultural Marketing Service Pesticide Data Program (PDP). CDFA’s Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) Food Safety group has partnered with PDP … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross joins First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom for farm-to-school visit

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

View this original post on the CDFA Planting Seeds blog.

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CDFA accepting concept proposals for 2022 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant cycle

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting concept proposals for the 2022 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that advances fertilization practices and minimizes environmental impacts of fertilizing materials. The … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Justin Petty helps assure safe and effective fertilizing materials are available in California

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Justin Petty YEARS AT CDFA: 12.5 PROGRAM: Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program TITLE: Special Investigator HOW DO YOU WORK FOR THE CALIFORNIA FOOD SUPPLY? I educate and regulate producers of fertilizing materials to assure safe and effective products are available … Continue reading

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FREP blog offers recap of 2021 FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The 29th Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH) Nutrient Management Conference was held in San Luis Obispo, CA, October 27-28, 2021. The conference had more than 100 attendees, including crop consultants, growers, industry representatives, researchers and … Continue reading

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