The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) works to optimize services for California farmers and ranchers while maintaining a reputation for innovation and fostering next generation talent and tools.
Examples in the 2023 annual report of ISD working to connect California’s farmers and ranchers to the division’s suite of professional services to help maintain California agriculture’s reputation for innovation and adaptability include the Technical Assistance Program offering one-on-one safety technical assistance to 729 farmers and blogs being offered by the Produce Safety Program, California Farm to School Network, Fertilizer Research and Education Program and Commercial Feed Regulatory Program.
Examples in the annual report of ISD leveraging technology and novel ideas for working with stakeholders include the Direct Marketing Program launching a new database to provide industry with an updated interface that will eventually take online payments and generate reports and the Shipping Point Inspection Program inspecting fruits and vegetables with electric tablets, increasing the efficiency of each inspection.
Examples in the annual report of ISD fostering next generation talent include welcoming agriculture industry representatives to grow their careers by being part of an advisory committee and the Center for Analytical Chemistry offering 90 development opportunities for 57 staff members.
Click here to the view the Inspection Services Division 2023 Annual Report for more information.