Author Archives: Joshua Bingham

Reducing Food Loss and Waste

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new resources to inform consumers on how to reduce food waste during the July Fourth holiday and beyond.   According to USDA research, the average family of four wastes … Continue reading

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Apply now to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality guarantees. … Continue reading

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Remember to sign up for California Agricultural Neighbors food safety webinars

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

All interested parties are invited to register for a free webinar series starting this week about best food safety practices for agricultural neighbors. Hosted by the California Farm Bureau Federation in partnership with Monterey County Farm Bureau and the California … Continue reading

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California Agricultural Neighbors release interim report on best practices for food safety–webinar series planned

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Agricultural Neighbors (CAN) group invites all interested stakeholders to read its interim report, “California Agricultural Neighbors: Neighbor-to-neighbor best practices to help enhance localized food safety efforts,” as well as attend a three-part webinar series to learn about CAN and … Continue reading

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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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