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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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Category Archives: CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch in the Inspection Services Division.
Check out and subscribe to Quarterly Feed Update newsletter
Highlights of the Fall 2025 Quarterly Feed Update include: Click here to view and and subscribe to the newsletter!
Apply by Sept. 30 to fill one of two vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and CDFA on animal food nutrition, … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Commercial Feed Regulatory Program, CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Livestock Drug Program, CDFA Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE)
Tagged California Animal Food Nutrition, CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
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Bringing research into practice via Fertilizer Research and Education Program newsletter
Click here to view and subscribe to our Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) “Bringing Research into Practice” newsletter.
Apply by Aug. 29 to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
CDFA is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA secretary on the agency’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality guarantees. As part of the … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged Fertilizer, Fertilizer Materials Inspection Program Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
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Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training newsletter offers helpful reminders and resources
Click here to view a California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training newsletter. Did you complete the CDFA Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Program (INMP) self-certification training between Jan. 1 and … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged California Fertilizer Self Certification, Fertilizer Training, INMP Worksheets, Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative
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2025 State of the Science Summit: Discussing regulatory approval process for innovations intended to reduce methane emissions from animal agriculture
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) officials recently presented at the State of the Science Summit: Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture at UC Davis. CFRP Manager Rachelle Kennedy and Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) … 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
Posted in CDFA California State Organic Program, CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork
Tagged CDFA Coaching Program, CDFA Succession Planning, Coaching for Personal and Professional Effectiveness Program
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Earth Week spotlight — CDFA Food Recovery webpage offers resources for reducing food waste
In recognition of Earth Week, CDFA is spotlighting its Food Recovery webpage, dedicated to reducing food waste. The USDA reports that 30-40 percent of the U.S. food supply turns to food waste. CalRecycle reports that Californians discards 5-6 million tons of food every year. … Continue reading
Check out Fertilizer Research and Education Program newsletter
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Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division, Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
Tagged California Irrigation Research, Fertilizer Research, Irrigation and Nitrogen Management, Nutrient Management
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CDFA announces vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. The subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Inspection Services Division, Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
Tagged California Fertilizer Research, California Irrigation Research, Fertilizer Research and Education, FREP Grant Program
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