Author Archives: Joshua Bingham

Produce Safety Program offers On-Farm Readiness Review workshops to help farmers prepare for inspection

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program and Western Agricultural Processors Association recently collaborated to host workshops about On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) in four locations. With total attendance of 92, the workshops were hosted in Live … Continue reading

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Santa Ana Unified utilizes CDFA farm to school grant funding to purchase local produce, establish clubs & more!

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) farm to school grantees are hard at work implementing grant projects and transforming the school food system! For example, 2022 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program recipient Santa Ana Unified School District … Continue reading

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CDFA celebrates partnerships, advancements in food safety initiatives during Food Safety Education Month

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA joins the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other state and federal partners in recognizing September as National Food Safety Education Month. CDFA also celebrates FDA’s recent announcement to form a new, unified Human Foods Program, with James “Jim” … Continue reading

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Check out California Farm to School Network newsletter for resources, workshops and more!

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the 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 information about grants, resources, research, webinars, … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: CA State Organic Program Special Investigator Mayze Fowler-Riggs has passion for education & enforcement

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Mayze Fowler-Riggs TIME AT CDFA: 8 years PROGRAM: State Organic Program POSITION TITLE: Special Investigator USUAL DAILY ACTIVITES ON THE JOB? I oversee part of the statewide enforcement and outreach efforts of organic agricultural products based on the provisions … Continue reading

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Register now for Aug. 24 CA Farm to School Network’s Community of Practice webinar

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Farm to School Network invites farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts from across the state to join the seventh virtual Community of Practice event at 1:30 p.m. PT Thursday, August 24. Hosted via Zoom, this event will provide … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting applications for Urban Agriculture Grant Program

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork is announcing that applications are being accepted from today through October 23 for a total of $12 million in grants from the 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program.  “The growth of urban agriculture is a … Continue reading

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CDFA laboratory hosts delegates from USDA’s Cochran Fellowship Program

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) recently conducted discussion and lab tours with members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service’s Cochran Fellow­ship Program (USDA CFP) to offer training to agricultural … Continue reading

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CDFA releases 2022 Veterinary Feed Directive Summary Report

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) Program announces the release of the 2022 Veterinary Feed Directive Summary Report. This report presents an up-to-date illustration of Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) feed manufacturing and distribution … Continue reading

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Commercial Feed Regulatory Program begins ‘Run of the Mill’ Blog

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program is now offering the Run of the Mill Blog. This blog is where where all interested parties can discover the latest news, updates and more related to CDFA’s … Continue reading

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