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Category Archives: CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch
ISD Staff Spotlight: Sarah Cardoni coordinates legislative and regulatory activities for Inspection & Compliance Branch
NAME: Sarah CardoniTIME AT CDFA: 13 YearsPROGRAM: Inspection & Compliance BranchPOSITION TITLE: Branch Operations Analyst (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB: I coordinate the legislative and regulatory activities for the branch’s compliance unit programs, such as … Continue reading
National Food Safety Education Month: Celebrating the Success of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program
CDFA joins the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in recognizing September as National Food Safety Education Month, with a continued commitment to supporting produce safety and education across California. Produce safety is a high priority in California. The Golden State’s … Continue reading
CDFA recognizes September as National Food Safety Education Month
CDFA recognizes September as National Food Safety Education Month with a continuing commitment to food safety education across California. For example, the CDFA Produce Safety Program’s goals are to “educate before and while we regulate,” and to support California produce farmers in understanding how … Continue reading
CDFA announces vacancies on Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee. The committee advises the CDFA Secretary on matters pertaining to the Direct Marketing Program, including legislation, regulations, enforcement, and administrative policies and procedures … Continue reading
CDFA’s Nutrition Incentive Program increases food access at Certified Farmers’ Markets
As the country continues to recognize this week as National Farmers’ Market Week, CDFA celebrates its California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP), which helps low-income Californians access nutritious California-grown fresh produce at Certified Farmers’ Markets. CNIP provides increased funding support for shoppers … Continue reading
‘Certified’ Farmers’ Market means CDFA verifies you’re buying from producer or producer representative
As the country is currently celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week, CDFA would like to remind Californians that when you visit a Certified Farmers’ Market, “Certified” means something significant. To be certified, a farmers’ market vendor must be registered under the … Continue reading
Rooted in Community: Come see what makes California Certified Farmers’ Markets special
CDFA joins the nation in celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week August 3-9 and encourages Californians to vote by September 30 for your favorite farmers’ market in American Farmland Trust’s 2025 America’s Farmers Market Celebration. Simply put, Certified Farmers’ Markets build healthy relationships with … 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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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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Produce Safety Program offers tips for FSMA Produce Safety Rule pre-harvest agricultural water requirements
Are you prepared for the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements? The compliance date for the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) has begun for Large Farms starting on April … Continue reading