Monthly Archives: January 2022

CDFA receives $2 million from USDA for project aimed at improving fertilization and irrigation practices

CDFA has received $2 million from the USDA for a research consortium to implement a demonstration and outreach approach to help farmers improve nitrogen fertilization and irrigation practices. These funds are being awarded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation … Continue reading

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Healthy Stores Refrigeration Grant beneficiaries speak of refrigeration unit advantages in LA County video

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) recently was allocated $20 million to continue the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. CDFA encourages interested parties to stay tuned for announcements about how to apply in the … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights funding, events, grantees and opportunities

Click here to view the California Farm to School Network 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 … Continue reading

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Proposed revision to Produce Safety Rule agricultural water requirements — comment period open through April 5

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a revision of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule that would change the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements for farms covered by the Produce Safety Rule (other than sprouts). Most California … Continue reading

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FREP blog encourages registering for California Plant and Soil Virtual Conference Feb. 1-3

The 2022 California Plant and Soil Conference will be held virtually February 1-3, 2022. Organized by the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy, this annual conference provides an opportunity for students, professionals and other attendees to increase their … Continue reading

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Did you know produce inspections at the wholesale level are an integral part of CDFA Standardization Program?

Did you know that produce inspections at the wholesale level are an integral part of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Standardization Program? CDFA’s Standardization Program has roots back to 1915, when at the behest of the California … Continue reading

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Winter 2022 Quarterly Feed Update released by Commercial Feed Regulatory Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) announces the release of its Winter 2022 Quarterly Feed Update. Click here to view the newsletter. Highlights include: Results of a research trial on the effects of … Continue reading

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CDFA scientist Cady published in Progressive Crop Consultant magazine

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Senior Environmental Scientist Mark Cady had an article he co-authored, “Nitrogen Regulations in California and the Certified Crop Adviser’s Role,” published in the September 2021 edition of … Continue reading

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Showcasing the work of CDFA’s Inspection Services Division

CDFA’s Inspection Services Division has released its Annual Report for 2021 (Fiscal year ’20-’21). The report gives an overview of programs within the Inspection Services Division (ISD), as well as information about boards and committees; a fiscal year summary; and … Continue reading

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