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CDFA accepting applications for OCal Cannabis Certification Program certifying agents
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for public and private entities interested in being certifying agents for the OCal Cannabis Certification Program. OCal is a statewide certification program that establishes and enforces comparable-to-organic cannabis standards. … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA OCal Cannabis Certification Program
Tagged California comparable to organic cannabis, CDFA OCal Cannabis Certification Program, CDFA OCal Program, comparable to organic cannabis, OCal Cannabis, OCal comparable to organic cannabis
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Farm to School Month — CDFA receives $60 million budget appropriation for grants
October is National Farm to School Month and CDFA joins thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities and organizations across the country in celebrating food education, school gardens, and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. Adding to the … Continue reading
Posted in California Nutrition Incentive Program, CDFA Farm to School Network, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork
Tagged California Farm to School grants, Farm to School, Farm to School Month
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CDFA announces $60 million allocated for farm to school grants and begins Farm to School Month with Community of Practice event
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces California has expanded its investment in the farm to school movement through a State Budget Sustainable Agriculture allocation of $30 million in FY2021-22 and $30 million in FY2022-23 for a total … Continue reading
FREP blog highlights CDFA seeking trainers for Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is looking for qualified individuals to serve as trainers for the Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program. This training program is designed for Central Valley growers … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged California Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs), Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plan, Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training for Grower Self-Certification, Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program
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CA Farm to School Network newsletter spotlights first Community of Practice event and network success stories
Click here to view the September California Farm to School Network newsletter! Highlights include: Registration now open for CA Farm to School Network’s first Community of Practice event October is Farm to School Month! Farm to School Incubator Grantee Highlight … Continue reading
Registration open along with call for poster abstracts for 29th annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is now open for the 29th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH). This year’s FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference will be … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged FREP Nutrient Management Conference, FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference, Irrigation and Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management Conference
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CDFA announces vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces four 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, safety … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Commercial Feed Regulatory Program, CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Livestock Drug Program, CDFA Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE)
Tagged California Feed Industry, California Livestock Feed, Feed Industry
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CDFA’s Center for Analytical Chemistry forms CoResponse team to prepare for urgent testing requests due to wildfires or other emergencies
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) is assembling a CoResponse team to handle urgent analytical testing requests that may arise due to emergencies, including wildfires. CoResponse’s first task is setting up instruments and validating the … Continue reading
ISD Staff Spotlight: Kiley Potter helps counties with CDFA agreements
NAME: Kiley Potter YEARS AT CDFA: 15 PROGRAM: Inspection & Compliance Branch Support Team TITLE: Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) – Branch Contract Analyst USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES: In tandem with raising kids and a small farm, I spend my days working with counties regarding the … Continue reading