Monthly Archives: December 2024

CDFA announces vacancies on Standardization Advisory Committee

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the Standardization Advisory Committee.  The committee advises the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to the Standardization Program, as well as reviewing proposed regulations and making recommendations concerning the annual budget, assessment rates, and fees to provide … Continue reading

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A First for California — CDFA employee recognized by national fertilizer organization for work on advancements in fertilizer

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program Manager Nick Young was recently awarded the Presidential Distinguished Service Award by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) — the first person from California to receive the award in the organization’s 77-year … Continue reading

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Helping for the Holidays — CDFA staff volunteer at Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA staff members recently took part in the 2024 California State Employees Food Drive by volunteering at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. The CDFA team separated bulk elbow macaroni into one-pound bags, vacuum-sealed them, then applied stickers to the packages … Continue reading

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State Organic Program, UC Organic Ag Institute offer organic agriculture networking in San Joaquin Valley

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program (SOP) and UC Organic Agriculture Institute (OAI) partnered Sept. 17-18 to offer organic agriculture networking opportunities in the Fresno area. The goal was to foster community, build meaningful connections … Continue reading

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CDFA announces 3 commercial feed industry representative vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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

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CDFA California Citrus Program offers Navel Orange Maturity Field Day in Kern County

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) California Citrus Program partnered with Kern County recently to host a Navel Orange Maturity Field Day at the Kern County Agricultural Commissioner’s office. The educational event was proposed by CDFA’s California Citrus Advisory … Continue reading

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