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Category Archives: CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program
A First for California — CDFA employee recognized by national fertilizer organization for work on advancements in fertilizer
CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program Manager Nick Young was recently awarded the Presidential Distinguished Service Award by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) — the first person from California to receive the award in the organization’s 77-year … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged AAPFCO Presidential Distinguished Service Award, Association of American Plant Food Control Officials, Biostimulants, Plant Biostimulants
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ISD Staff Spotlight: Brittnie Williams enjoys serving as branch liaison for advisory boards, personnel and more
NAME: Brittnie WilliamsTIME AT CDFA: 9 yearsBRANCH: Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services POSITION TITLE: Branch Analyst USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I am responsible for personnel appointments and ensuring a smooth and timely new hire onboarding. I … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board, CDFA Inspection Services Division, ISD Staff Spotlight
Tagged CDFA Branch Analyst, CDFA Inspection Services Division Branch Analyst
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CDFA announces vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
Apply by Nov. 25 to fill one of three vacancies The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA Secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program … Continue reading
Judge upholds $1.89 million penalty against Agro Research International LLC for adulteration and mislabeling of organic fertilizer
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing that an administrative law judge has upheld a penalty of $1.89 million plus investigative costs against Agro Research International, LLC, for adulteration and mislabeling of registered organic fertilizing material AGRO … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA California State Organic Program, CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Organic Input Material Program
Tagged organic fertilizer
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Inspection Services Division protects California food & environmental safety through reviewing fertilizing materials, partnering with stakeholders and providing laboratory analyses
Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) works to protect California food and environmental safety? For example, in 2023, ISD’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program reviewed and registered 4,472 conventional fertilizer labels and … Continue reading
Inspection Services 2023 Annual Report highlights actions for food & environmental safety, food access and more
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces the release of its Inspection Services Division 2023 Annual Report. “I am proud of the work performed by every hardworking member of the Inspection Services Division, some of which is showcased … Continue reading
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Tagged CA Agriculture, CA Organic Agriculture, California grown, Food Access
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CDFA’s Nick Young discusses innovation of plant biostimulants in podcast
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program Supervisor Nick Young is featured in a podcast, Charting the Course for Plant Biostimulants, published by Redox Bio-Nutrients. During the podcast, Young discusses his CDFA role working at the … Continue reading
Apply by Jan. 12 to fill vacancy on CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
CDFA is announcing one vacancy on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA secretary on the Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality guarantees. FMIP inspectors and investigators located … 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 CA Fertilizing Materials, CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board, Fertilizer, fertilizing materials
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Conserving Natural Resources: Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative offers farmer support in seven county offices
As part of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s work to support efforts that improve agriculture’s effect on the environment and encourage wise stewardship of water and natural resources, CDFA announces that work is progressing in the Nitrogen and … Continue reading
Posted in CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, CDFA Inspection Services Division
Tagged Fertilization Practices, Fertilizer Best Practices, Fertilizer Research, Irrigation Practices, Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative, Nutrient Management
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