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This is a blog for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD). Read here for the latest news about how ISD is providing Californians professional services that support and contribute to a safe, abundant and quality food supply; environmentally sound agricultural practices; and an equitable marketplace for California agriculture.
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- Mark Mahady on ISD Staff Spotlight: Kimber Collins-Florian enjoys ensuring fertilizing materials are suitable for organic crop and food production
- Joshua Bingham on CDFA producer engagement specialist offers pointers on how to sell to school districts
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- Rufus Chaney on Did you know CDFA’s Organic Input Material Program offers a database of fertilizing materials verified as meeting organic standards?
- Joshua Bingham on CDFA awards $11.67 million for urban agriculture projects across California
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Category Archives: CDFA Farm to School Program
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
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
Posted in CDFA Farm to School Network, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork
Tagged California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, California Farm to School Network, California Farm to School Program, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, Farm to School
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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights available funding, events, education & more
Click on the graphic above to view the July California Farm to School Network newsletter and subscribe to automatically receive future newsletters. The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of Farm to Fork in the California Department of Food and … Continue reading
Groundbreaking Farm to School Program awards $52.8 million for projects across California
As part of California’s groundbreaking Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, CDFA today announced $52.8 million in funding for 195 projects across the state that will serve 1,650,985 students. In total, these projects will serve 199 school districts and educational … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Farm to School Network, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork
Tagged California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, California Farm to School Network, California Farm to School Program, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, Farm to School
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CA Farm to School Network newsletter offers statewide updates on projects, events, funding & more
Click on the graphic above to view the July California Farm to School Network newsletter and subscribe to automatically receive future newsletters. The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of Farm to Fork in the California Department of Food and … Continue reading
CDFA awarded $100,000 Farm to School Grant from USDA to host regional gatherings
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $100,000 to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) in the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program. This is part of USDA awarding $14.3 million to … Continue reading
ISD Staff Spotlight: Winnie Crouch helps Office of Farm to Fork grantees receive funds
NAME: Winnie Crouch YEARS AT CDFA: 4 PROGRAM: Office of Farm to Fork TITLE: Budget Analyst USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? A lot of my time is spent on reviewing grantee invoices for reimbursement and helping grantees with invoice … Continue reading
Posted in California Nutrition Incentive Program, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program, Farm to Community Food Hubs Program, ISD Staff Spotlight
Tagged CDFA Budget Analyst, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork
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CDFA Inspection Services Division grants and Certified Farmers’ Markets help all Californians access healthy, nutritious, California-grown food
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is committed to helping all Californians access healthy and nutritious California-grown food. In the CDFA Inspection Services Division (ISD), food access work includes Office of Farm to Fork grants facilitating farm to … Continue reading
Posted in California Nutrition Incentive Program, CDFA Direct Marketing Program, CDFA Farm to School Network, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program, Certified Farmers Market
Tagged California farmers markets, California Urban Agriculture, Food Access, Food Security
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Inspection Services 2023 Annual Report highlights actions for food & environmental safety, food access and more
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces the release of its Inspection Services Division 2023 Annual Report. “I am proud of the work performed by every hardworking member of the Inspection Services Division, some of which is showcased … Continue reading
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Tagged CA Agriculture, CA Organic Agriculture, California grown, Food Access
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