Monthly Archives: May 2023

CDFA helps inspect USDA Commodity Procurement purchases for schools, food banks across USA

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know that the California Department of Food and Agriculture Shipping Point Inspection Program helps inspect produce for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Procurement Program for schools, food banks and households across America? Because California will be … Continue reading

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Apply by July 31 to fill vacancy on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC).  This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning … Continue reading

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Urban Agriculture Grant Program listening session held in Los Angeles County

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

In collaboration with California District 55 Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s office, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Urban Agriculture Grant Program Lead Sara Bernal recently toured Los Angeles County’s hyperlocal food system. The interactive experience allowed CDFA to better understand … Continue reading

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Looking out for grape-loving consumers — CDFA Standardization Program makes sure imported grapes meet California standards

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know that inspections of imported table grapes are conducted annually by California county and state personnel to ensure they meet the same high standards of California-grown fruit? Inspections ensure that table grapes look good, taste good, are nutritious; … Continue reading

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Quarterly Feed Update highlights Commercial Feed Regulatory Program’s 2022 sampling data

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the Spring 2023 Quarterly Feed Update.

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State Board hears how Farm to Fork programs advance Ag Vision priority to build healthy, local communities

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Joshua Bingham
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Fertilizer research blog highlights project’s assessment of nitrogen content to improve Central Valley crop management

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) just posted a Research Update blog that highlights a project funded by FREP’s annual grant program. Project Title: Assessment of Harvested and Sequestered Nitrogen Content to … Continue reading

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