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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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CDFA Celebrates National Farm to School Month!
California is proud to celebrate National Farm to School Month this October! By combining local food purchasing, hands-on food education and climate-smart agriculture, CDFA’s Farm to School Program helps food system leaders transform school food for the better. Read on to see … Continue reading
Apply by Nov. 4 for 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program Expansion grant
CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is accepting proposals for the 2026 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion. This opportunity provides monetary incentives to match three initiatives – the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), … Continue reading
CDFA awards $13.75 million to support community food hubs across California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is awarding $13.75 million through its new Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program to 12 nonprofits, Tribal-led organizations, farmers, and other organizations to plan for or … Continue reading
CDFA offers food safety training for Farm to School Network producers and handlers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program is partnering with the CDFA Office of Farm to Fork to provide Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Courses July 22-23 and Sept. 23-24 at no cost to California … Continue reading
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ISD Staff Spotlight: Christina Harrington supports food hub operators and producers with grant applications and more
NAME: Christina Harrington ( you can call me Chris 🙂 )TIME AT CDFA: 1 year and 3 monthsPROGRAM: Farm to Community Food Hubs ProgramPOSITION TITLE: Grant Administration and Outreach Specialist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? When I’m not creating … Continue reading
Nutrition Incentive Grants help CalFresh recipients purchase more California-grown fruits and vegetables
CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork is pleased to announce that 12 projects across the state and the people they serve are now benefiting from more than $30 million in California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Grant funding. The projects will … Continue reading
CDFA’s Progress for Californians — the vast reach of Farm to School
CDFA’s report “Progress for California” highlights a variety of ways that agency programs benefit the state. The Farm to School initiative is a great example — a vital approach to improve the health and well-being of California schoolchildren through food-based education and healthy food … Continue reading
CDFA congratulates staff for completing coaching program — an important step in developing leadership skills
Ten CDFA staff members graduated last week from the agency’s Coaching for Personal and Professional Effectiveness Program, a course that provides improved communication skills for work and life and prepares employees to take on leadership positions. With 24 percent of … Continue reading
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Benefits of California Farm to School Program discussed at school nutrition conference
At the California State Nutrition Association (CSNA) Legislative Action Conference yesterday (April 7), CDFA Farm to School Program Manager Nick Anicich discussed how the initiative is benefitting students, farmers, and school meal supply chain partners across California. From frequent Farm … Continue reading
Sec. Ross joins Community Alliance with Family Farmers for announcement of 10 projects receiving CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program funding
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross spoke about the benefits of urban agriculture at an event hosted March 18 by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) at the International Garden of Many Colors in Sacramento. “By continuing to invest in urban … Continue reading