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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
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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
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
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
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
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
California Nutrition Incentive Program expands to WIC farmers’ markets – new grantees announced
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces four projects have been selected to receive $300,000 in total grant awards as part of the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Expansion. The four grantees will … Continue reading
Did you know the CDFA Office of Farm to Fork is looking to hire a Farm to School Marketplace Lead?
Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is looking to hire a Farm to School Marketplace Lead? This position opened up as a result of the 2020 state budget that allocated $8.5 million for a Farm … Continue reading
CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights state funding, annual conference going digital, 8 CA sites receiving USDA Farm to School Grants
Click here to read the latest California Farm to School Network newsletter. Highlights include: CDFA Office of Farm to Fork receives $10 million state budget allocation, of which $8.5 million is for CDFA Farm to School Grant Pilot Project California … Continue reading