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Category Archives: CDFA Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

CDFA’s Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program provides emissions savings equivalent to annual electricity use of 605 homes

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

Climate-smart, energy efficient refrigeration units funded by CDFA’s Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program are expected to provide emissions savings equivalent to the electricity use of 605 homes per year, or 2,815 tons of carbon dioxide. This impact is outlined in a … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Winnie Crouch helps Office of Farm to Fork grantees receive funds

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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

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CDFA Inspection Services Division grants and Certified Farmers’ Markets help all Californians access healthy, nutritious, California-grown food

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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

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Inspection Services 2023 Annual Report highlights actions for food & environmental safety, food access and more

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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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CDFA awards $9 million to 103 projects in Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork  is pleased to announce approximately $9 million in grants for 103 projects through the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. The grants will fund energy-efficient and climate-friendly refrigeration and freezer equipment for corner stores, small businesses, and … Continue reading

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Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program application deadline extended to July 7

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has extended the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (HRGP) application deadline from June 6 to 5 p.m. PT July 7, 2023. HRGP funds energy-efficient refrigeration units in corner … Continue reading

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State Board hears how Farm to Fork programs advance Ag Vision priority to build healthy, local communities

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Joshua Bingham
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Apply by June 6 for Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that the request for applications (RFA) is open for the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. Applications must be submitted via CDFA’s new grant management system, AmpliFund, no … Continue reading

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Inspection Services Division annual report highlights accomplishments of 2022

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces the release of its Inspection Services Division Annual Report 2022. The annual report offers an overview of Inspection Services Division’s (ISD) programs, boards and committees, fiscal year expenditures, mission, vision, goals … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting public comments on request for applications for Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is seeking public comment on a Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program request for applications (RFA), anticipated to be released in mid-December. Public comments will be accepted until 5 … Continue reading

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