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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

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CDFA accepting proposals for 2024 California Nutrition Incentive Program expansion grant

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), WIC … Continue reading

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CDFA Farm to School regional staff help expand network, connect farmers to schools

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food service employees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. Did you know CDFA’s Farm to School Program has regional … Continue reading

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California Farm to School Network newsletter offers inspirational tips, community of practice

Click on the graphic above to view the Fall 2024 California Farm to School Network newsletter full of inspirational examples, resources and a community of practice for farm to school enthusiasts! The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of … Continue reading

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Farm to School Month — Palm Springs schools strengthen nutritional programs through local food connections

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food serviceemployees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) received CDFA Farm to … Continue reading

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Farm to School Month — incorporating produce into school meal programs in San Luis Obispo

October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food service employees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. The organization Slow Money San Luis Obispo (SLO) is one of many … Continue reading

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USDA official sees how CDFA increases food access through California Nutrition Incentive Program – next round of funding still accepting applications

A U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) official recently visited Certified Farmers’ Markets in Sacramento and Davis to witness how USDA funding is utilized by the California Department of Food and Agriculture California Nutrition Incentive … Continue reading

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CDFA invites Californians to join National Farm to School Month celebration

October is National Farm to School Month! This year’s theme is, “From Soil to Sea: Nourishing People and Planet,” honoring the vital role of farmers and ranchers who establish the foundation for a thriving farm to school movement. Since 2021, … Continue reading

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Proven Impact: New Report Highlights Economic and Environmental Benefits of CDFA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program

CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program brings proven economic and environmental benefits to California food producers and communities, according to a new report authored by researchers from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Berkeley, the Food Insight Group, … Continue reading

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