Monthly Archives: April 2025

Earth Week spotlight — CDFA Food Recovery webpage offers resources for reducing food waste

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

In recognition of Earth Week, CDFA is spotlighting its Food Recovery webpage, dedicated to reducing food waste. The USDA reports that 30-40 percent of the U.S. food supply turns to food waste. CalRecycle reports that Californians discards 5-6 million tons of food every year. … Continue reading

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Produce Safety Program offers tips for FSMA Produce Safety Rule pre-harvest agricultural water requirements

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

Are you prepared for the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements? The compliance date for the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) has begun for Large Farms starting on April … Continue reading

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Check out Fertilizer Research and Education Program newsletter

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view and subscribe to our Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) newsletter.

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CDFA IT department honored for work on Produce Safety Program webpage

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) – working with the Inspection Services Division’s Produce Safety Program (PSP) – was recognized with five awards from the California Public Sector Chief Information Officer Academy for stellar work in government technology. Three ITSD … Continue reading

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CDFA announces vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee.  The subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing … Continue reading

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Benefits of California Farm to School Program discussed at school nutrition conference

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

At the California State Nutrition Association (CSNA) Legislative Action Conference yesterday (April 7), CDFA Farm to School Program Manager Nick Anicich discussed how the initiative is benefitting students, farmers, and school meal supply chain partners across California. From frequent Farm … Continue reading

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