Monthly Archives: April 2026

ISD Staff Spotlight: Nighat Sami Ahmed examines environmental samples in CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Nighat Sami AhmedTIME AT CDFA: 16 YearsPROGRAM: Environmental Anal­ysis, Center for Analytical ChemistryPOSITION TITLE: Environmental Scientist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I perform chemical analyses of environmental samples in the laboratory, such as air, surface water and groundwater. … Continue reading

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Inspection Services 2025 Annual Report spotlights top accomplishments, major metrics

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s Inspection Services Division announces publication of its 2025 Annual Report. “Agriculture has always been built on resilience, stewardship and the people who show up every day to feed our communities,” ISD Director Natalie Krout-Greenberg states in the report’s Overview. … Continue reading

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CDFA Farm to School Grant “Sparks” support of women in agriculture – expanding local citrus into school meals

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program supports small to midsize farms while increasing healthy food choices for school meals. And in California, where women outpace the nation by making up 38% of producers, that includes supporting women in agriculture. For … Continue reading

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

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications to fill four 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 materials … Continue reading

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