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Certified Farmers’ Markets show benefits of buying local produce and developing relationships with farmers

CDFA encourages all Californians to shop at Certified Farmers’ Markets to experience the healthy benefits of purchasing local produce and developing relationships with area farmers. This video is of a recent Saturday morning at the Davis Farmers Market in Davis, CA, with … Continue reading

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Inspection Services Division annual report highlights accomplishments of 2022

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces the release of its Inspection Services Division Annual Report 2022. The annual report offers an overview of Inspection Services Division’s (ISD) programs, boards and committees, fiscal year expenditures, mission, vision, goals … Continue reading

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Apply now to fill 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 (CFMAC).  The CFMAC advises the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the Direct Marketing Program, including legislation, regulations, enforcement, and administrative policies … Continue reading

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Shop farmers’ markets to sustain a local, resilient food system

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National Farmers Market Week — visit a Certified Farmers Market near you

During this National Farmers Market Week (August 7-13, 2022), CDFA encourages all Californians to visit their local Certified Farmers Markets. Farmers markets help rural and urban communities connect while creating more equitable economic opportunities. They’re a great opportunity to build relationships with local … Continue reading

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Showcasing the work of CDFA’s Inspection Services Division

CDFA’s Inspection Services Division has released its Annual Report for 2021 (Fiscal year ’20-’21). The report gives an overview of programs within the Inspection Services Division (ISD), as well as information about boards and committees; a fiscal year summary; and … Continue reading

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Join CDFA in recognizing National Farmers’ Market Week, August 1-7

Video in Spanish: Visit this link for a list of Certified Farmers’ Markets in California. View this original post on the CDFA Planting Seeds blog.

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Apply now to fill vacancies on Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces vacancies on the Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee (CFMAC). Apply now if you’d like to be one of the CFMAC members advising the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to CDFA’s … Continue reading

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Did you know CDFA Direct Marketing facilitates direct sales from farmers to consumers?

Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Direct Marketing Program facilitates farmers selling directly to consumers at Certified Farmers’ Markets and through Community Supported Agriculture? These programs help shoppers be confident that they are buying California-grown … Continue reading

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