Monthly Archives: February 2023

FREP blog welcomes new FIAB Technical Advisory Subcommittee members

The Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) blog welcomes two new members of the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). TASC members advise on FREP activities and assist with the FREP Grant Program through helping set project … Continue reading

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CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program helps ensure quality and compliance

Did you know that CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP) conducts routine inspections to ensure fertilizing materials meet the quantity and quality guaranteed by the manufacturer? For example, in the accompanying photo a CDFA inspector is taking a sample of … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter offers tips, resources and connections to F2S community

Click here to view the newsletter. 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, … Continue reading

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Apply now to fill vacancies on Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee (CFMAC).  The CFMAC advises the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the Direct Marketing Program, including legislation, regulations, enforcement, and administrative policies … Continue reading

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Learn about CDFA programs, opportunities at World Ag Expo

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Commercial Feed Regulatory Program newsletter offers notices to industry, photos of new lab report format, new staff spotlight feature

Click here to view the Winter 2023 Quarterly Feed Update newsletter. The Commercial Feed Regulatory Program is part of the Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch of the CDFA Inspection Services Division.

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Dinesh Chand utilizes state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to analyze environmental and regulatory samples

NAME: Dinesh Chand YEARS AT CDFA: 9 PROGRAM: Center for Analytical Chemistry Environmental Safety Laboratory TITLE: Environmental Scientist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I use state-of-the-art equipment and processes to analyze environmental and regulatory samples. I am involved in … Continue reading

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