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Category Archives: CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program

ISD Staff Spotlight: Brittnie Williams enjoys serving as branch liaison for advisory boards, personnel and more

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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

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CDFA announces vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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

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Judge upholds $1.89 million penalty against Agro Research International LLC for adulteration and mislabeling of organic fertilizer

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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

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Inspection Services Division protects California food & environmental safety through reviewing fertilizing materials, partnering with stakeholders and providing laboratory analyses

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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

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Inspection Services 2023 Annual Report highlights actions for food & environmental safety, food access and more

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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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CDFA’s Nick Young discusses innovation of plant biostimulants in podcast

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

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

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CDFA participates in 44th annual EcoFarm Conference

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA staff was happy to participate and answer questions for farmers and ranchers at the 44th Annual EcoFarm Conference at Asilomar in Pacific Grove. Topics of interest included the CDFA State Organic Program, Organic Certification Cost Share Program, CDFA Organic Input Materials Program, … Continue reading

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Apply by Jan. 12 to fill vacancy on CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

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

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Conserving Natural Resources: Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative offers farmer support in seven county offices

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

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

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CDFA announces three vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality … Continue reading

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