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California Farm to School Network newsletter offers tips, resources and events for statewide partners

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, events and news from the National … Continue reading

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Middle school garden incorporates agricultural tips for water conservation

Part of Mt. Diablo School District’s Farm to School Incubator Grant Program grant to enhance the existing 2.25-acre school garden at Riverview Middle School is to spread the news about agricultural practices of utilizing swales and berms to conserve water. As described … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter spotlights funding, resources and community collaboration

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, events and news from the National … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Amy Garfinkel enjoys supporting statewide farm to school efforts

NAME: Amy Garfinkel YEARS AT CDFA: 1.5 PROGRAM: Farm to School TITLE: Farm to School Network Lead USUAL DAILY ACTIVITES ON THE JOB? I feel very grateful to get to work as a part of the California Farm to School … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross learns about farm to school efforts in Inland Empire

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California Farm to School Network newsletter spotlights resources, inspiration, events and more

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Farm to School Roadmap for Success presented at working group breakfast, next steps discussed

The Farm to School Advisory Council and Interagency Working Group, whose guidance helped develop the recently released Planting the Seed: Farm to School Roadmap for Success, held a breakfast meeting this week for the final report to be presented to the … Continue reading

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Apply by July 6 for 2022 California Farm to School Grant Program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is accepting applications for the 2022 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, until 5 p.m. PT July 6, 2022. The program will award competitive grants to … Continue reading

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Farm to school tour connects Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry with local farmers

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CDFA accepting proposals for technical assistance providers for Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork is now accepting proposals from technical assistance providers for the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. (PT) June 10. This program funds energy-efficient refrigeration equipment in corner stores … Continue reading

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