Author Archives: Joshua Bingham

Apply by Sept. 30 to fill one of two vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and CDFA on animal food nutrition, … Continue reading

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CDFA announces vacancies on Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee. The committee advises the CDFA Secretary on matters pertaining to the Direct Marketing Program, including legislation, regulations, enforcement, and administrative policies and procedures … Continue reading

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CDFA’s Nutrition Incentive Program increases food access at Certified Farmers’ Markets

As the country continues to recognize this week as National Farmers’ Market Week, CDFA celebrates its California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP), which helps low-income Californians access nutritious California-grown fresh produce at Certified Farmers’ Markets. CNIP provides increased funding support for shoppers … Continue reading

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‘Certified’ Farmers’ Market means CDFA verifies you’re buying from producer or producer representative

As the country is currently celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week, CDFA would like to remind Californians that when you visit a Certified Farmers’ Market, “Certified” means something significant. To be certified, a farmers’ market vendor must be registered under the … Continue reading

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Rooted in Community: Come see what makes California Certified Farmers’ Markets special

CDFA joins the nation in celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week August 3-9 and encourages Californians to vote by September 30 for your favorite farmers’ market in American Farmland Trust’s 2025 America’s Farmers Market Celebration. Simply put, Certified Farmers’ Markets build healthy relationships with … Continue reading

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Bringing research into practice via Fertilizer Research and Education Program newsletter

Click here to view and subscribe to our Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) “Bringing Research into Practice” newsletter.

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CDFA offers food safety training for Farm to School Network producers and handlers

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program is partnering with the CDFA Office of Farm to Fork to provide Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Courses July 22-23 and Sept. 23-24 at no cost to California … Continue reading

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Apply by Aug. 29 to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

CDFA is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA secretary on the agency’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality guarantees. As part of the … Continue reading

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Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training newsletter offers helpful reminders and resources

Click here to view a California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training newsletter. Did you complete the CDFA Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Program (INMP) self-certification training between Jan. 1 and … Continue reading

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2025 State of the Science Summit: Discussing regulatory approval process for innovations intended to reduce methane emissions from animal agriculture

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) officials recently presented at the State of the Science Summit: Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture at UC Davis. CFRP Manager Rachelle Kennedy and Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) … Continue reading

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