Monthly Archives: October 2024

CDFA Farm to School regional staff help expand network, connect farmers to schools

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food service employees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. Did you know CDFA’s Farm to School Program has regional … Continue reading

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California Farm to School Network newsletter offers inspirational tips, community of practice

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

Click on the graphic above to view the Fall 2024 California Farm to School Network newsletter full of inspirational examples, resources and a community of practice for farm to school enthusiasts! The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of … Continue reading

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Produce Safety Program hosting PSP Portal training workshops in person and online in November and December

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program (PSP) is hosting a series of workshops in November and December to train California produce farmers and growers how to use the PSP Portal. Five in-person workshops will be … Continue reading

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CDFA-funded research project examines best nitrogen and irrigation management for Pima cotton

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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 project was recently completed … Continue reading

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Farm to School Month — Palm Springs schools strengthen nutritional programs through local food connections

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food serviceemployees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) received CDFA Farm to … Continue reading

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CDFA Releases 2023 Veterinary Feed Directive Summary Report

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) Program announces the release of the 2023 Veterinary Feed Directive Summary Report. This report presents an up-to-date illustration of Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) feed manufacturing and distribution in California. … Continue reading

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Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative provides free services to growers in San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative (NII) is a collaborative partnership between the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) farm advisors, and UC Davis social scientists to help … Continue reading

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Farm to School Month — incorporating produce into school meal programs in San Luis Obispo

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food service employees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. The organization Slow Money San Luis Obispo (SLO) is one of many … Continue reading

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USDA official sees how CDFA increases food access through California Nutrition Incentive Program – next round of funding still accepting applications

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

A U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) official recently visited Certified Farmers’ Markets in Sacramento and Davis to witness how USDA funding is utilized by the California Department of Food and Agriculture California Nutrition Incentive … Continue reading

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Apply by Oct. 21 to fill vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and CDFA on animal food nutrition, … Continue reading

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