Author Archives: Joshua Bingham

ISD Staff Spotlight: Amber Hayter enjoys sampling livestock feed at dairies on CA backroads

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Amber Hayter TIME AT CDFA: About a year and a half PROGRAM: Commercial Feed Regulatory Program POSITION TITLE: Environmental Scientist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I am an environmental scientist for the Feed and Livestock Drugs Inspection Program. … Continue reading

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CDFA inspector discusses Produce Safety Rule on podcast

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA environmental scientist Sarah Standiford–of the agency’s Produce Safety Program–recently appeared on a podcast for MyAgLife about Produce Safety Rule inspections and what farmers can expect. Topics included why CDFA conducts food safety inspections, the steps of an inspection, how … Continue reading

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Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program application deadline extended to July 7

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has extended the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (HRGP) application deadline from June 6 to 5 p.m. PT July 7, 2023. HRGP funds energy-efficient refrigeration units in corner … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting public comments for 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program’s request for applications

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking public comment for the 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program’s request for applications (RFA). The RFA is open to public comment from 8 a.m. … Continue reading

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CDFA helps inspect USDA Commodity Procurement purchases for schools, food banks across USA

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know that the California Department of Food and Agriculture Shipping Point Inspection Program helps inspect produce for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Procurement Program for schools, food banks and households across America? Because California will be … Continue reading

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Apply by July 31 to fill vacancy on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC).  This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning … Continue reading

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Urban Agriculture Grant Program listening session held in Los Angeles County

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

In collaboration with California District 55 Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s office, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Urban Agriculture Grant Program Lead Sara Bernal recently toured Los Angeles County’s hyperlocal food system. The interactive experience allowed CDFA to better understand … Continue reading

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Looking out for grape-loving consumers — CDFA Standardization Program makes sure imported grapes meet California standards

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know that inspections of imported table grapes are conducted annually by California county and state personnel to ensure they meet the same high standards of California-grown fruit? Inspections ensure that table grapes look good, taste good, are nutritious; … Continue reading

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Quarterly Feed Update highlights Commercial Feed Regulatory Program’s 2022 sampling data

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the Spring 2023 Quarterly Feed Update.

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State Board hears how Farm to Fork programs advance Ag Vision priority to build healthy, local communities

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Joshua Bingham
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