Author Archives: Joshua Bingham

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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CDFA accepting pre-proposals for 2023 Fertilizer Research and Education Program grant cycle

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting pre-proposals for the 2023 cycle of the FREP Grant Program. If a pre-proposal is selected to advance in the evaluation process, a full proposal will be requested later. FREP’s annual … Continue reading

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Commercial Feed Regulatory Program newsletter covers biosecurity guidelines, registration due dates, regulations updates and more

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program fall issue of the Quarterly Feed Update is available by clicking here. Topics include: Field Biosecurity Guidelines for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) HPAI Detection in Wild Birds … Continue reading

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Southern California school garden program encourages students to recycle water for plants

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

Santiago Elementary School in Lake Forest (Orange County) is growing the next generation of water-wise Californians by encouraging students to recycle clean water for its school garden. In an Instagram post about the project the school asked, “Do you pour water from … Continue reading

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CDFA-F2F welcomes Sara Bernal to lead new Urban Agriculture Grant Program

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) welcomes Sara Bernal to lead the new Urban Agriculture Grant Program. “Sara’s experience within all aspects of urban agriculture, from production and marketing to working with beginning … Continue reading

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Farm to School Month — McFarland school district students learn about healthy food and gain insight for ag careers

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

During National Farm to School Month, CDFA continues to recognize and thank partners across California helping to improve the wellbeing of students through food-based education and equitable access to healthy food. One such partner is the McFarland Unified School District in … Continue reading

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Farm to School tour at Hoover High School in San Diego highlights culinary academy

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA California Farm to School Program staff joined California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and local officials to tour Hoover High School in San Diego Unified School District earlier this week to see farm to school in action during Farm … Continue reading

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Apply by Oct. 30 to be on new Farm to Community Food Hubs Program Advisory Committee

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking members for a new advisory committee to support the Farm to Community Food Hubs Program. The 10-member committee will advise the Secretary of Food and Agriculture on education, outreach and technical … Continue reading

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