Monthly Archives: August 2024

CDFA Produce Safety Program debuts new PSP Portal Website

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) announces the official launch of its new Farm Data Repository website for California farms and farm inspections to support statewide compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety … Continue reading

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Apply by Oct. 11 for 2025 round of California Nutrition Incentive Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that applications are being accepted until October 11 for the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) 2025 round of competitive grant funding.  The intent of this request for proposals (RFP) … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Rene Mendoza enjoys making a positive impact in California food supply

NAME: Rene Mendoza YEARS AT CDFA: 8 PROGRAM: Direct Marketing POSITION TITLE: Agriculture Program Supervisor I USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? Typical daily tasks and responsibilities may involve various activities such as: Conducting statewide field inspections; in the field, … Continue reading

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Research projects offer tips on nitrogen and irrigation management for desert carrot production, viability of high carbon amendments to reduce winter nitrate leaching in vegetable rotations

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Grant Program annually funds research projects related to the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials in California. The following two research … Continue reading

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Registration and call for posters open for 32nd Annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference

Registration is now open for the 32nd Annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH). This year’s conference will be held October 29-30 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay, … Continue reading

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