Monthly Archives: August 2022

CDFA partners with county agricultural commissioner offices to conduct organic enforcement activities

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Joshua Bingham
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service leaders visit grant recipients in Bay Area  

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Joshua Bingham
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Article highlights benefits of CDFA laboratory participating in proficiency testing program

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

“Value of the Magruder Program in a Regulatory Laboratory,” by Maryam Khosravifard, environmental program manager I, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC), is published in the Summer 2022 Edition of the Magruder Newsletter. The … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Anna Carrasquillo protects the nation’s food chain through inspecting fresh fruits and vegetables

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Anna Carrasquillo YEARS AT CDFA: 7 PROGRAM: Standardization TITLE: Fruits & Vegetables QC Supervisor II HOW DO YOU WORK FOR THE CALIFORNIA FOOD SUPPLY? As part of the Standardization team, I work inspecting fresh fruits and vegetables by preventing … Continue reading

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USDA recommends adding food safety items to your back-to-school list

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

From USDA On your next back-to-school shopping trip, make sure to include food safety items on your shopping list to keep school lunches safe. “Every day, parents focus on the health and safety of their children, and this focus includes … Continue reading

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USDA invests $8 million to improve dietary health and nutrition security

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

From USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of approximately $8 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Produce Prescription Program. The funding is part of USDA’s American Rescue Plan efforts and will be … Continue reading

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Check out and subscribe to CA Farm to School Network monthly newsletter

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Visit the CDFA Farm to School Program webpage to subscribe to these monthly updates that include information about grants, resources, research, webinars, events and news from the National … Continue reading

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CDFA announces vacancies on California Citrus Advisory Committee

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the California Citrus Advisory Committee (CCAC). The committee advises the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to the California Citrus Program, which includes the implementation of an annual … Continue reading

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CDFA announces vacancies on Standardization Advisory Committee

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the Standardization Advisory Committee (STDZ). STDZ advises the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to the Standardization Program, as well as reviewing proposed regulations and making recommendations concerning assessment … Continue reading

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Apply by Aug. 26 to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality … Continue reading

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