Monthly Archives: June 2023

Conserving Natural Resources: Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative offers farmer support in seven county offices

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

As part of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s work to support efforts that improve agriculture’s effect on the environment and encourage wise stewardship of water and natural resources, CDFA announces that work is progressing in the Nitrogen and … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights grantees, summer gardens, upcoming events

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the full 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, … Continue reading

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CDFA announces three vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on June 22, 2023 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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Fertilizer Research Update: Next Generation Nitrogen Management Training for Certified Crop Advisors online course open for enrollment

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

A new research update on an ongoing California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) project “Next Generation Nitrogen Management Training for Certified Crop Advisors” has been published to the FREP blog. The FREP-funded project … Continue reading

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Certified Farmers’ Markets show benefits of buying local produce and developing relationships with farmers

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA encourages all Californians to shop at Certified Farmers’ Markets to experience the healthy benefits of purchasing local produce and developing relationships with area farmers. This video is of a recent Saturday morning at the Davis Farmers Market in Davis, CA, with … Continue reading

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Safe Animal Feed Education Program survey helps guide outreach and education for 2023

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) Program recently conducted a survey of Commercial Feed Licensees and those who subscribed to receive information about SAFE via the CDFA Email Subscriptions webpage. The survey was … Continue reading

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Urban Agriculture Grant Program info session recording now online – submit comments by 5 p.m. today

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know that CDFA’s Urban Agriculture Grant Program will offer funding for the creation of non-profit community gardens? This and more can be learned by clicking here to watch the recording of a 2023 California Urban Agriculture Grant Program … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Amber Hayter enjoys sampling livestock feed at dairies on CA backroads

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Amber Hayter TIME AT CDFA: About a year and a half PROGRAM: Commercial Feed Regulatory Program POSITION TITLE: Environmental Scientist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I am an environmental scientist for the Feed and Livestock Drugs Inspection Program. … Continue reading

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CDFA inspector discusses Produce Safety Rule on podcast

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA environmental scientist Sarah Standiford–of the agency’s Produce Safety Program–recently appeared on a podcast for MyAgLife about Produce Safety Rule inspections and what farmers can expect. Topics included why CDFA conducts food safety inspections, the steps of an inspection, how … Continue reading

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Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program application deadline extended to July 7

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has extended the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (HRGP) application deadline from June 6 to 5 p.m. PT July 7, 2023. HRGP funds energy-efficient refrigeration units in corner … Continue reading

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