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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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Category Archives: CDFA Office of Farm to Fork
CDFA Office of Farm to Fork in the Inspection Services Division
ISD Staff Spotlight: Elisa Gollub supports efforts to connect everyone with fresh, California-grown produce that is accessible and affordable
NAME: Elisa Gollub, Ph.D. YEARS AT CDFA: Almost 2.5 years PROGRAM: Office of Farm to Fork TITLE: Impact & Communications Lead / Research Data Specialist II USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES: I try to take a walking break or walking meeting most … Continue reading
CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights CA Farm to School Conference recordings, resources, events, job opportunities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) California Farm to School Network released its monthly newsletter. Highlights include: CA Farm to School Conference recordings and resources are available online Farm to School Incubator Grant … Continue reading
CDFA Announces Awards for 2021 Farm to School Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that it is awarding $8.49 million in grants to 60 farm to school projects throughout the state via the 2021 California Farm to School Incubator Grant … Continue reading
CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights recent conference, upcoming events, success stories, funding, research
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) California Farm to School Network just released its monthly newsletter. Highlights include: Update on CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program Review of March 10-12 CA Farm … Continue reading
CDFA Inspection Services #CelebratingResilience this #CaAgDay2021 through release of annual report
Today’s California Agriculture Day theme of “Celebrating Resilience” recognizes the agricultural industry’s ability to adapt to change, especially considering the events of last year. Many examples of this, and how California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division … Continue reading
California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross headline state Farm to School Conference
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) will conclude its bi-annual, three-day California Farm to School Virtual Conference today. Featured conference speakers include California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, co-chairs of … Continue reading
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
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
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
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