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Celebrating the nutritious benefits of California agriculture at Ag Day 2022

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Secretary Ross, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom featured in PBS story on farm-to-school programs

From the PBS program “Inside California Education.” View this original post on CDFA Planting Seeds.

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First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom releases report to expand access to Farm to School throughout California — is joined in effort by Secretary Ross

Building on her commitment to ensuring California children have the best start in life, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today announced the release of Planting the Seed: Farm to School Roadmap for Success, a report promoting the expansion of farm to … Continue reading

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Farm to School Network February newsletter highlights upcoming grants, inspiring stories, events, resources and more

Click here to read the February California Farm to School Network 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 … Continue reading

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Public comment period open for 2022 Farm to School Incubator Grant RFP

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking public comment February 15 – March 7, 2022, for the 2022 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program’s request for applications (RFA). The … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross interviewed by PBS KVIE about CDFA Farm to School – to air March 16

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First Partner learns about small, BIPOC farmers working to enter school food marketplace

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights funding, events, grantees and opportunities

Click here to view the California Farm to School Network newsletter. The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Click on the newsletter subscribe button to also receive these monthly updates that include information … Continue reading

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Showcasing the work of CDFA’s Inspection Services Division

CDFA’s Inspection Services Division has released its Annual Report for 2021 (Fiscal year ’20-’21). The report gives an overview of programs within the Inspection Services Division (ISD), as well as information about boards and committees; a fiscal year summary; and … Continue reading

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Farm to School Network newsletter spotlights grantees, school gardens, resources

Click here to view the California Farm to School Network December newsletter. The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Click on the newsletter subscribe button to also receive these monthly updates that include information about … Continue reading

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