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CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong counts down California CRUNCH!

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

On October 16, CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong joined the Community Alliance with Family Farmers California CRUNCH event at Charles Mack Elementary School in Sacramento. The “CRUNCH!” heard across the state is an annual event where California students all at once take … Continue reading

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Check out and subscribe to Quarterly Feed Update newsletter

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

Highlights of the Fall 2025 Quarterly Feed Update include: Click here to view and and subscribe to the newsletter!

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Center for Analytical Chemistry hosts Upward Mobility Program tour

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

The CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry laboratory recently hosted a tour for participants of the CDFA Upward Mobility Program (UMP), including mentees and mentors. During the tour, UMP participants learned about a day in the work life of laboratory environmental … Continue reading

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Farm to School Month Grantee Spotlight: Santa Ana Unified

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

As part of CDFA’s Farm to School Month celebrations, we’re highlighting an awardee in our Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) in Orange County. The school district is a two-time grantee that has … Continue reading

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Healthy Refrigeration Grant recipients describe benefits of increasing fresh food options to those who need it most

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

Benefits of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program are best seen and heard! Following are quotes from grantees who already are putting their new equipment to use, expanding access … Continue reading

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CDFA Celebrates National Farm to School Month!

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

California is proud to celebrate National Farm to School Month this October! By combining local food purchasing, hands-on food education and climate-smart agriculture, CDFA’s Farm to School Program helps food system leaders transform school food for the better. Read on to see … Continue reading

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CDFA and industry partners offer tour of California Agriculture to FDA food safety officials

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and CDFA Inspection Services Director Natalie Krout-Greenberg partnered with Salinas Valley agriculture leaders earlier this week to host a team of federal food safety officials, led by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for … Continue reading

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Apply by Nov. 4 for 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program Expansion grant

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is accepting proposals for the 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion. This opportunity provides monetary incentives to match three initiatives – the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Sarah Cardoni coordinates legislative and regulatory activities for Inspection & Compliance Branch

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Sarah CardoniTIME AT CDFA: 13 YearsPROGRAM: Inspection & Compliance BranchPOSITION TITLE: Branch Operations Analyst (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB: I coordinate the legislative and regulatory activities for the branch’s compliance unit programs, such as … Continue reading

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National Food Safety Education Month: Celebrating the Success of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA joins the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in recognizing September as National Food Safety Education Month, with a continued commitment to supporting produce safety and education across California. Produce safety is a high priority in California. The Golden State’s … Continue reading

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