Author Archives: Joshua Bingham

CDFA accepting proposals for nutrition incentives to be distributed for WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is announcing that proposals are now being accepted for the 2023 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Senior Farmers’ Market … Continue reading

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Farm to School Network newsletter wraps up 2022, offers resources, events, funding for the new year

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the California Farm to School Network December newsletter. The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Visit the CDFA Farm to School Program webpage to subscribe to these monthly updates that include … Continue reading

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CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong discusses Farm to School Program at Culinary Institute of America

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view this original post on the CDFA Planting Seeds blog.

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CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry renews and expands laboratory accreditation

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) announces it successfully received continued accreditation for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. This laboratory accreditation of … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter offers resources, events, workshops, funding and more

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Visit the CDFA Farm to School Program webpage to subscribe to these monthly updates that include information about grants, resources, research, webinars, events and news from the National … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Kimber Collins-Florian enjoys ensuring fertilizing materials are suitable for organic crop and food production

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Kimber Collins-Florian YEARS AT CDFA: Almost 9 years PROGRAM: Fertilizing Materials Inspection Organic Input Material Program TITLE: Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? Our program registers Organic Input Material (OIM) labels. OIMs are fertilizing materials … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting public comments on request for applications for Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is seeking public comment on a Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program request for applications (RFA), anticipated to be released in mid-December. Public comments will be accepted until 5 … Continue reading

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FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference reviewed on FREP Blog

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The 30th Annual Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH) Nutrient Management Conference was held in Visalia, CA, October 26-27, 2022. The conference had more than 160 attendees, including crop consultants, growers, industry representatives, researchers and government … Continue reading

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CDFA awards $25.5 million for Farm to School projects across California

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

As part of California’s nation-leading investment in farm to school programs, the California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is excited to announce $25.5 million in funding for 120 farm to school projects across the state. … Continue reading

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How California produce farmers can prepare for Produce Safety Rule inspection

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) has published an interview with Sarah Standiford of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program as part of a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) case study series. The interview highlights how California farms can prepare for a FSMA … Continue reading

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