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Author Archives: Joshua Bingham
CA Farm to School (F2S) Newsletter offers resources for F2S enthusiasts and practitioners
The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of Farm to Fork in the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Division of Inspection Services.
CDFA-funded research project examines estimating nitrogen removal from harvested portion of Central Coast crops
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Grant Program annually funds research projects related to the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use and handling of fertilizing materials in California. The following project was recently completed … Continue reading
CDFA awards $1.15M for research and education projects to improve nutrient and irrigation management
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) has announced $1.15 million in awards to five new projects. The projects will advance California growers’ understanding and implementation of improved nutrient and irrigation management practices. This funding is a result of the … Continue reading
CDFA announces vacancies on Standardization Advisory Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the Standardization Advisory Committee. The committee advises the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to the Standardization Program, as well as reviewing proposed regulations and making recommendations concerning the annual budget, assessment rates, and fees to provide … Continue reading
A First for California — CDFA employee recognized by national fertilizer organization for work on advancements in fertilizer
CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program Manager Nick Young was recently awarded the Presidential Distinguished Service Award by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) — the first person from California to receive the award in the organization’s 77-year … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged AAPFCO Presidential Distinguished Service Award, Association of American Plant Food Control Officials, Biostimulants, Plant Biostimulants
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Helping for the Holidays — CDFA staff volunteer at Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
CDFA staff members recently took part in the 2024 California State Employees Food Drive by volunteering at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. The CDFA team separated bulk elbow macaroni into one-pound bags, vacuum-sealed them, then applied stickers to the packages … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Food Recovery, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, Inspection Services Division Administration Unit
Tagged California Food Access, California State Employees Food Drive, Food Access
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State Organic Program, UC Organic Ag Institute offer organic agriculture networking in San Joaquin Valley
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program (SOP) and UC Organic Agriculture Institute (OAI) partnered Sept. 17-18 to offer organic agriculture networking opportunities in the Fresno area. The goal was to foster community, build meaningful connections … Continue reading
Posted in California Organic Products Advisory Committee, CDFA California State Organic Program, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged California Organic Agriculture, California Organic Products Advisory Committee, Organic Agriculture, San Joaquin Valley Organic Agriculture, UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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CDFA announces 3 commercial feed industry representative vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute to a clean and wholesome … Continue reading
CDFA California Citrus Program offers Navel Orange Maturity Field Day in Kern County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) California Citrus Program partnered with Kern County recently to host a Navel Orange Maturity Field Day at the Kern County Agricultural Commissioner’s office. The educational event was proposed by CDFA’s California Citrus Advisory … Continue reading
ISD Staff Spotlight: Brittnie Williams enjoys serving as branch liaison for advisory boards, personnel and more
NAME: Brittnie WilliamsTIME AT CDFA: 9 yearsBRANCH: Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services POSITION TITLE: Branch Analyst USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I am responsible for personnel appointments and ensuring a smooth and timely new hire onboarding. I … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Inspection Services Division, ISD Staff Spotlight
Tagged CDFA Branch Analyst, CDFA Inspection Services Division Branch Analyst
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