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CDFA celebrates National Farm to School Month

CDFA invites all Californians to join in celebrating October as National Farm to School Month. Supported by the National Farm to School Network, this is a month for thousands of schools, early care education sites, farms, communities, and organizations across the … Continue reading

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California Farm to School Network September newsletter offers tips, resources and funding opportunities

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

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Secretary Ross welcomes Food Literacy Center’s new teaching kitchen and farm

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USDA Food and Nutrition Service leaders visit grant recipients in Bay Area  

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Check out and subscribe to CA Farm to School Network monthly 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, events and news from the National … Continue reading

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First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom visits Farm to School summer program

View this original post on the CDFA Planting Seeds blog.

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California Farm to School Network newsletter offers tips, resources and events for statewide partners

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, events and news from the National … Continue reading

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Middle school garden incorporates agricultural tips for water conservation

Part of Mt. Diablo School District’s Farm to School Incubator Grant Program grant to enhance the existing 2.25-acre school garden at Riverview Middle School is to spread the news about agricultural practices of utilizing swales and berms to conserve water. As described … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter spotlights funding, resources and community collaboration

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, events and news from the National … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Amy Garfinkel enjoys supporting statewide farm to school efforts

NAME: Amy Garfinkel YEARS AT CDFA: 1.5 PROGRAM: Farm to School TITLE: Farm to School Network Lead USUAL DAILY ACTIVITES ON THE JOB? I feel very grateful to get to work as a part of the California Farm to School … Continue reading

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