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Urban Agriculture Grant Program listening session held in Los Angeles County

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

In collaboration with California District 55 Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s office, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Urban Agriculture Grant Program Lead Sara Bernal recently toured Los Angeles County’s hyperlocal food system. The interactive experience allowed CDFA to better understand … 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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ISD Staff Spotlight: Mai Err Chang coordinates grant programs for nutrition incentives to foster vegetable purchases

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Mai Err Chang TIME AT CDFA: 8 months PROGRAM: California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) POSITION TITLE: Program Coordinator (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) USUAL DAILY ACTIVITES ON THE JOB? My daily activities change depending on the season of the grant … Continue reading

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Check out California Farm to School Network April newsletter!

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the newsletter highlighted below. 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, … Continue reading

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CDFA awards $1.8 million to help nutrition program participants purchase California-grown produce

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) announces $1.8 million is being awarded to seven projects to facilitate the purchase of California-grown fruit and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets by shoppers using the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Senior Farmers’ … Continue reading

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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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Check out the California Farm to School Network’s March newsletter!

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

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

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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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CA Farm to School Network newsletter offers tips, resources and connections to F2S community

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

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

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Learn about CDFA programs, opportunities at World Ag Expo

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Joshua Bingham
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