Author Archives: Joshua Bingham

Secretary Ross joins First Partner in roundtable discussion about small farms providing nutrition to local schools

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Joshua Bingham
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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights investments, grantees, lessons, policy updates

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to check out the June California Farm to School Network newsletter. Highlights include: Governor’s proposed farm to school investments Farm to school incubator grantee highlights Celebrate Farm to Summer Celebration Week National Dairy Month taste and teach lesson … Continue reading

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Apply by July 14 to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning plant nutrition and nutrient management related to … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross joins First Partner in learning how urban farms benefit child nutrition

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Joshua Bingham
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Secretary Ross joins First Partner for Farm-to-School tour

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Joshua Bingham
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Report — California organic commodities continue expansion

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the California Agricultural Organic Report 2019-2020. Publication highlights: California accounts for 40% of all organic production in the U.S. Between 2014 and 2019, organic production increased 44% In 2019, sales … Continue reading

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FREP ‘research update’ blog examines CDFA-funded project assessing drip irrigation and nitrogen management of onions in California low desert

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) posted a blog: Research Update: Drip Irrigation and Nitrogen Management of Onions. The post, which is part of a “Research Update” series that highlights projects funded … Continue reading

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Schedule free On-Farm Readiness Review to ensure compliance with Produce Safety Rule

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

Are your farm’s food safety practices compliant with the Produce Safety Rule? A good way to find out is to schedule a free, non-regulatory On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program. … Continue reading

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CDFA Technical Assistance Program debuts new webpage

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces a new webpage is now available for its Technical Assistance Program. The CDFA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides educational resources to help small-scale produce farms comply with the federal Food Safety … Continue reading

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Farm to School Network Newsletter features information, resources, events for F2S practitioners / enthusiasts in CA

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

Check out the latest California Farm to School Network newsletter! Highlights include: CDFA updates: Celebrating F2S grant awardees! School Lunch Hero Day: Huge thank you to our school nutrition professionals California Department of Education: Farm to Summer Celebration Week USDA … Continue reading

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