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Urban Agriculture Grant Program listening session held in Los Angeles County
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
State Board hears how Farm to Fork programs advance Ag Vision priority to build healthy, local communities
Posted in California Nutrition Incentive Program, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program, Farm to Community Food Hubs Program
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ISD Staff Spotlight: Mai Err Chang coordinates grant programs for nutrition incentives to foster vegetable purchases
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
Check out California Farm to School Network April newsletter!
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
CDFA awards $1.8 million to help nutrition program participants purchase California-grown produce
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
Apply by June 6 for Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program
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
Check out the California Farm to School Network’s March newsletter!
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
Inspection Services Division annual report highlights accomplishments of 2022
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
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
Learn about CDFA programs, opportunities at World Ag Expo
Posted in CDFA California State Organic Program, CDFA Farm to School Network, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, CDFA Produce Safety Program, CDFA Shipping Point Inspection Program, CDFA Standardization Program, CDFA Technical Assistance Program
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