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Monthly Archives: February 2024
ISD Staff Spotlight: Center for Analytical Chemistry’s Debbie Cordova takes pride in helping California
NAME: Deborah “Debbie” Cordova YEARS at CDFA: 23 years PROGRAM: Research & Development, Center for Analytical Chemistry POSITION TITLE: Senior Environmental Scientist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? You’ll either find me in the lab working on some samples or … Continue reading
CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) invites crop consultants / advisors to join group session for feedback on FREP informational products and services
The FREP team is inviting crop consultants and advisors to take part in evaluating how FREP can better support their work across California. FREP will be holding a series of focus group sessions to gather feedback and suggestions on irrigation … Continue reading
FREP’s Mark Cady named president of California Chapter of American Society of Agronomy
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Supervisor Mark Cady on Feb. 7 became president of the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy (CalASA). “I’m excited to take on this responsibility,” Cady … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged California Chapter of American Society of Agronomy, California Nitrogen Specialty, California Plant and Soil Conference, Fertilizer Research
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Produce Safety Program Offers Flooding Response Resources for California Produce Growers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program announces a new Flooding Response Resources section has been added to the Resources section of its Educate webpage. As seasonal storms are underway, this new section offers several educational resources … Continue reading
Apply by April 4 for 2023-24 CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is accepting applications for the 2023-24 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, until 5 p.m. PDT April 4, 2024. The program will award competitive grants to support … Continue reading
Apply by Feb. 29 to fill vacancy on Feed Inspection Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute to a clean and wholesome … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Commercial Feed Regulatory Program, CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Livestock Drug Program, CDFA Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE)
Tagged California Commercial Feed, Commercial Feed Industry
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CDFA Produce Safety Program announces development of new digital Farm Data Repository website
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) announces the development of a new digital pathway for fresh produce farmers in California to access their own Produce Safety Rule inspection records and produce safety resources online. … Continue reading