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February Farm to School Network newsletter highlights upcoming F2S conference, network survey, celebrating Black history

The California Farm to School Network’s February newsletter was just released. Newsletter highlights include: Register now for the virtual California Farm to School Conference March 10-12. Take a 5-minute network member survey to help the California Farm to School Network … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network invites participation in survey, March 10-12 virtual conference, January 28 or 29 youth roundtable, grant program

The California Farm to School Network is inviting participation in four opportunities: A 5-minute survey to help the network understand how to better facilitate connections and collaboration between California’s farm to school leaders. The 2021 CA Farm to School Virtual … Continue reading

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Check out and subscribe to our monthly CA Farm to School Network newsletter

Highlights of the January California Farm to School Network newsletter include: One month left to apply for the California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program The California departments of education and health care services released results of the 2017-19 Biennial … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School newsletter highlights CDFA accepting applications for F2S grants, USDA proposed rule to change school meal program requirements, school garden success, resources & more

A California Farm to School monthly update was just released. Highlights include: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is now open for applications. Grants will be awarded to support innovative local and … Continue reading

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CDFA Office of Farm to Fork accepting applications for 2021 Farm to School grants

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Farm to School Incubator Grant Program. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. PT February 16, 2021. The Farm to … Continue reading

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Beneficiaries of CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program report lower levels of food insecurity

California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) beneficiaries report lower levels of food insecurity, greater ability to consume fruits and vegetables, and overwhelmingly positive appreciation for the program. This is according to an evaluation by the University of California Agriculture and Natural … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights incubator grant program, Oakland Unified’s Central Kitchen facility, Davis Farm to School veggie giveaway and more

The California Farm to School Network just released a monthly update. Highlights include: December 4, 2020, is the last day to submit a public comment for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) California Farm to School Incubator Grant … Continue reading

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CDFA SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT FOR 2021 FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM’S REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is now seeking public comments regarding the 2021 Farm to School Incubator Grant Program’s Request for Applications (RFA). Read the CDFA press release for full details. Public … Continue reading

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Did you know farmers also benefit from California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP)?

Did you know the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) helps increase sales for California farmers at participating Certified Farmers’ Markets and small businesses? CNIP is a program that doubles the amount that nutrition benefit clients (those utilizing CalFresh, formerly known … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights CDFA Farmer Equity Report, CDFA specialty crop funding opportunities, webinars, grants and more

Click here to read the latest California Farm to School Network newsletter. Highlights include: CDFA Farmer Equity Report identifies and provides recommendations for challenges facing socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers CDFA 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program can fund a … Continue reading

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