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Category Archives: CDFA Office of Farm to Fork
CDFA Office of Farm to Fork in the Inspection Services Division
CDFA awards $9 million to 103 projects in Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program
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
Apply by Jan. 19 to be on Farm to Community Food Hubs Program Advisory Committee
CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork is accepting applications through January 19, 2024, for those interested in serving on the inaugural Farm to Community Food Hubs Advisory Committee. The 10-member committee will advise CDFA’s secretary on education, outreach and technical … Continue reading
California Farm to School Network newsletter highlights successes, opportunities, funding and more!
Click here to view the CA Farm to School Network Fall 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 that include … Continue reading
CDFA accepting public comment for California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program RFA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking public comment for the 2023-24 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program’s draft request for applications (RFA). The RFA is open to public … Continue reading
California Farm to School Conference celebrates champions building local, resilient food systems
More than 300 school food leaders, farmers and educators joined California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross and the Alice Waters Institute at the 2023 California Farm to School Conference October … Continue reading
Farm to School Month – CDFA celebrates statewide partners
In recognition of National Farm to School Month’s theme of “Rooted in Community: Growing Stronger, Together,” CDFA celebrates the community of individuals across all sectors, generations and interests – farmers, parents, students, advocates, teachers, food service workers and lawmakers – who share … Continue reading
National Farm to School Month — CDFA reaching out to partners with invitation
CDFA urges statewide partners to celebrate October as National Farm to School Month and is inviting them to attend the 2023 California Farm to School Conference on October 24-25 in Palm Springs. CDFA, in partnership with the office of California First Partner Jennifer Siebel … Continue reading
Santa Ana Unified utilizes CDFA farm to school grant funding to purchase local produce, establish clubs & more!
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) farm to school grantees are hard at work implementing grant projects and transforming the school food system! For example, 2022 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program recipient Santa Ana Unified School District … Continue reading
Check out California Farm to School Network newsletter for resources, workshops and more!
Click here to view the 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 that include information about grants, resources, research, webinars, … Continue reading
Register now for Aug. 24 CA Farm to School Network’s Community of Practice webinar
The California Farm to School Network invites farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts from across the state to join the seventh virtual Community of Practice event at 1:30 p.m. PT Thursday, August 24. Hosted via Zoom, this event will provide … Continue reading