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CDFA congratulates staff for completing coaching program — an important step in developing leadership skills
Ten CDFA staff members graduated last week from the agency’s Coaching for Personal and Professional Effectiveness Program, a course that provides improved communication skills for work and life and prepares employees to take on leadership positions. With 24 percent of … Continue reading
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Benefits of California Farm to School Program discussed at school nutrition conference
At the California State Nutrition Association (CSNA) Legislative Action Conference yesterday (April 7), CDFA Farm to School Program Manager Nick Anicich discussed how the initiative is benefitting students, farmers, and school meal supply chain partners across California. From frequent Farm … Continue reading
Sec. Ross joins Community Alliance with Family Farmers for announcement of 10 projects receiving CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program funding
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross spoke about the benefits of urban agriculture at an event hosted March 18 by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) at the International Garden of Many Colors in Sacramento. “By continuing to invest in urban … Continue reading
CDFA awards $750,000 to increase healthy food access to WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program recipients
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has selected seven projects to receive a total of $750,000 in grant awards as part of an expansion of the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) to encourage … Continue reading
CDFA’s Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program provides emissions savings equivalent to annual electricity use of 605 homes
Climate-smart, energy efficient refrigeration units funded by CDFA’s Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program are expected to provide emissions savings equivalent to the electricity use of 605 homes per year, or 2,815 tons of carbon dioxide. This impact is outlined in a … Continue reading
CDFA Farm to Community Food Hubs Program accepting grant applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking grant applications for the new Farm to Community Food Hubs Program. Applications must be submitted with all required materials to cafoodhubs@cdfa.ca.gov no later than 5 … Continue reading
CDFA producer engagement specialist offers pointers on how to sell to school districts
CDFA Farm to School Producer Engagement Specialist Chris Massa recently took part in an EcoFarm Conference session, “How to Get Ready to Sell to School Districts.” It was a well-attended opportunity for conference attendees to hear from Massa, Queen of … Continue reading
CA Farm to School (F2S) Newsletter offers resources for F2S enthusiasts and practitioners
The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of Farm to Fork in the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Division of Inspection Services.
Inspection Services 2024 Annual Report spotlights division activities, advancements and innovation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Division of Inspection Services announces the release of its 2024 Annual Report. “We’re big believers in collaboration, including with other CDFA programs, sister state agencies and agricultural stakeholders,” Inspection Services Director Natalie … Continue reading
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CDFA Farm to School Community Food Hubs Grant Program seeks public comments
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking public comments for its draft request for applications (RFA) for the new Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program. The draft RFA and … Continue reading