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CDFA Food Safety Series: Sampling Livestock and Poultry Feed for Clean and Wholesome Supply of Meat, Milk and Eggs

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. CDFA’s … Continue reading

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Food Safety Auditing Unit verifies food safety in the field

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. CDFA’s … Continue reading

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Produce Safety Program Inspections and Trainings Facilitate Safe Food for California and the Nation

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. As … Continue reading

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Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee member Jaclyn Allen works to fight hunger and cultivate community

This International Year of the Woman Farmer, CDFA celebrates and thanks CDFA advisory committee members for contributions to their industries and communities. Following is a spotlight of a member of the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee. Jaclyn AllenThe Hen’s Roost, … Continue reading

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CDFA announces three vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board – Apply by Oct. 16!

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

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CDFA Food Safety Series: Produce Safety Program Protecting California Food Safety through 2,770 On-Farm Inspections since 2019

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA will be sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is as safe as possible. … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting public comment for CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Request for Applications

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released the draft Request for Applications (RFA) for the California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program for public comment through 5 p.m., September 11, 2026. The Budget Acts of 2025 and … Continue reading

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Farm to School benefits small farms like Old Grove Orange in Redlands

Farm to school programming provides the consistent demand needed to sustain local small farmers who take pride in benefitting student health and the local economy.  “Small farmers need to adapt to survive!” said fifth-generation farmer Anna Knight of Old Grove Orange. “We’ve … Continue reading

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Center for Analytical Chemistry staff gain better appreciation of lab work through sampling ride-along

CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) Food Safety Laboratories provide analytical services to the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) through analyzing various samples DPR staff take from the field. To observe firsthand the sampling techniques utilized by DPR, Food Safety Laboratory team … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Jenn Rogge fosters connections between local producers and school food authorities

NAME: Jenn RoggeTIME AT CDFA: 3 YearsPROGRAM: California Farm to School ProgramPOSITION TITLE: Farm to School Network Regional Lead USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB: I support farm to school food and educational systems in the Superior (Far Northern) Region … Continue reading

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