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California Farm to School Conference celebrates champions building local, resilient food systems
More than 300 school food leaders, farmers and educators joined California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross and the Alice Waters Institute at the 2023 California Farm to School Conference October … Continue reading
Farm to School Month – CDFA celebrates statewide partners
In recognition of National Farm to School Month’s theme of “Rooted in Community: Growing Stronger, Together,” CDFA celebrates the community of individuals across all sectors, generations and interests – farmers, parents, students, advocates, teachers, food service workers and lawmakers – who share … Continue reading
National Farm to School Month — CDFA reaching out to partners with invitation
CDFA urges statewide partners to celebrate October as National Farm to School Month and is inviting them to attend the 2023 California Farm to School Conference on October 24-25 in Palm Springs. CDFA, in partnership with the office of California First Partner Jennifer Siebel … Continue reading
Santa Ana Unified utilizes CDFA farm to school grant funding to purchase local produce, establish clubs & more!
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) farm to school grantees are hard at work implementing grant projects and transforming the school food system! For example, 2022 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program recipient Santa Ana Unified School District … Continue reading
Check out California Farm to School Network newsletter for resources, workshops and more!
Click here to view the newsletter. The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Visit the CDFA Farm to School Program webpage to subscribe to these monthly updates that include information about grants, resources, research, webinars, … Continue reading
Register now for Aug. 24 CA Farm to School Network’s Community of Practice webinar
The California Farm to School Network invites farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts from across the state to join the seventh virtual Community of Practice event at 1:30 p.m. PT Thursday, August 24. Hosted via Zoom, this event will provide … Continue reading
CDFA accepting applications for Urban Agriculture Grant Program
CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork is announcing that applications are being accepted from today through October 23 for a total of $12 million in grants from the 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program. “The growth of urban agriculture is a … Continue reading
Farm to School Network newsletter offers updates, events, funding, resources and more for farm to school practitioners & enthusiasts
Click here to view the California Farm to School Network July newsletter. The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Visit the CDFA Farm to School Program webpage to subscribe to these monthly updates that include … Continue reading
CDFA program promotes healthy diets and food security through purchases of fruits and vegetables
Two recently released reports detail how CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) improves opportunities for healthy diets and food security by helping more people purchase fruits and vegetables. “CDFA is a proud partner in helping California’s underserved populations afford healthy … Continue reading
CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights grantees, summer gardens, upcoming events
Click here to view the full newsletter. The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Visit the CDFA Farm to School Program webpage to subscribe to these monthly updates that include information about grants, resources, research, … Continue reading