Monthly Archives: September 2024

Produce Safety Program offers free On-Farm Readiness Reviews

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

Are you prepared for your produce safety regulatory inspection? Are you wondering how the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) apply to your farm and food safety practices? Get answers to these questions and … Continue reading

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Proven Impact: New Report Highlights Economic and Environmental Benefits of CDFA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program brings proven economic and environmental benefits to California food producers and communities, according to a new report authored by researchers from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Berkeley, the Food Insight Group, … Continue reading

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CDFA announces vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

Apply by Nov. 25 to fill one of three vacancies The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA Secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights available funding, events, education & more

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

Click on the graphic above to view the July California Farm to School Network newsletter and subscribe to automatically receive future newsletters. The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of Farm to Fork in the California Department of Food and … Continue reading

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Groundbreaking Farm to School Program awards $52.8 million for projects across California

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

As part of California’s groundbreaking Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, CDFA today announced $52.8 million in funding for 195 projects across the state that will serve 1,650,985 students. In total, these projects will serve 199 school districts and educational … Continue reading

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