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Secretary Ross discusses importance of fruit and vegetable inspections at national conference in San Diego

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross spoke to attendees of the 2026 Association of Fruits & Vegetables Inspection & Standardization Agencies (AFVISA) Conference on Wednesday, May 13. The association includes inspectors from throughout the country and Secretary Ross thanked them for working … Continue reading

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Center for Analytical Chemistry showcases future career possibilities during job shadow

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

Center for Analytical Chemistry Environmental Scientist Wendy Huang was recently shadowed on the job by Folsom High School junior Jayson Thi. Jayson is enrolled in Folsom High’s Engineering and Architec­ture Program. He is inter­ested in the analysis of agrochemicals and … Continue reading

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Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program Workshop offers assistance to industry stakeholders

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

More than 100 people attended the recent California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP) workshop in Sacramento. This workshop is held annually at various California locations to help fertilizer industry stakeholders learn critical tips for … Continue reading

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Congratulations to graduates of CDFA’s Coaching for Personal and Professional Effectiveness Program

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA congratulates this year’s graduates of CDFA’s Coaching for Personal and Professional Effectiveness Program. The coaching program is customized to each participant to help them lead and succeed in leadership positions. The curriculum includes group and individual learnings, various personality … Continue reading

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Fort Bragg’s Farm to School Model of Success Offers Healthy Nutrition from Local Produce

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

Fort Bragg Unified School District (FBUSD) in Mendocino County offers a farm to school model of success by connecting local food procurement, scratch-cooked meals and hands-on food education to foster lifelong habits of good nutrition to its students. Fort Bragg’s farm to school culture … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Nighat Sami Ahmed examines environmental samples in CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Nighat Sami AhmedTIME AT CDFA: 16 YearsPROGRAM: Environmental Anal­ysis, Center for Analytical ChemistryPOSITION TITLE: Environmental Scientist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I perform chemical analyses of environmental samples in the laboratory, such as air, surface water and groundwater. … Continue reading

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Inspection Services 2025 Annual Report spotlights top accomplishments, major metrics

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s Inspection Services Division announces publication of its 2025 Annual Report. “Agriculture has always been built on resilience, stewardship and the people who show up every day to feed our communities,” ISD Director Natalie Krout-Greenberg states in the report’s Overview. … Continue reading

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CDFA Farm to School Grant “Sparks” support of women in agriculture – expanding local citrus into school meals

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program supports small to midsize farms while increasing healthy food choices for school meals. And in California, where women outpace the nation by making up 38% of producers, that includes supporting women in agriculture. For … Continue reading

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CDFA announces vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications to fill four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. The subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing materials … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting pre-proposals for 2026 Fertilizer Research and Education Program grant cycle

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting pre-proposals for the 2026 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds proposals that advance efficient nutrient and irrigation management practices that minimize environmental impacts … Continue reading

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