Author Archives: Joshua Bingham

ISD Staff Spotlight: Brittnie Williams enjoys serving as branch liaison for advisory boards, personnel and more

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Brittnie WilliamsTIME AT CDFA: 9 yearsBRANCH: Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services POSITION TITLE: Branch Analyst USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I am responsible for personnel appointments and ensuring a smooth and timely new hire onboarding. I … Continue reading

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Inspection Services Strategic Direction sets goals of Workforce Development, Communication, Innovation

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division announces the release of its Strategic Direction. “As we continue our public service, Inspection Services sets this Strategic Direction as our guiding document,” Division Director Natalie Krout-Greenberg states in … Continue reading

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Inspection Services 2024 Annual Report spotlights division activities, advancements and innovation

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Division of Inspection Services announces the release of its 2024 Annual Report. “We’re big believers in collaboration, including with other CDFA programs, sister state agencies and agricultural stakeholders,” Inspection Services Director Natalie … Continue reading

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California Agricultural Neighbors report highlights next steps for building proactive food safety culture in Salinas Valley

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA and the Monterey County Farm Bureau are announcing the joint release of the report “California Agricultural Neighbors: Building a Proactive Food Safety Culture.” California Agricultural Neighbors (CAN) was formed in January 2021 to bring together members of the Salinas … Continue reading

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CDFA Farm to School Community Food Hubs Grant Program seeks public comments

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking public comments for its draft request for applications (RFA) for the new Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program. The draft RFA and … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting proposals for 2024 California Nutrition Incentive Program expansion grant

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), WIC … Continue reading

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Submit pre-proposals by Dec. 16 for Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2025 Grant Cycle

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announces pre-proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 FREP Grant Program cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds proposals that advance fertilization and irrigation practices and … Continue reading

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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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