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Produce Safety Program Supervisor Phillips published in academic journal about survival of foodborne pathogens on dried apricots

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program Manager Shelley Phillips is published in the March 2021 issue of Food Control as a co-author of “Survival of common foodborne pathogens on dried apricots made with and without sulfur … Continue reading

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CDFA’s State Organic Program inspects organic products coming into California at border

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program (SOP) collaborates with CDFA’s Border Protection Stations to inspect organic products coming into California? SOP and border station staff recently inspected organic blueberries and organic seeds … Continue reading

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CDFA presents helpful resources at Latino Farmer Conference

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) co-sponsored, attended and presented at the sixth annual Latino Farmer Conference on February 11. The virtual conference presented in Spanish was held to facilitate the creation of networks and provide pertinent information … Continue reading

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Blog details how farms can find out if they are exempt from Produce Safety Rule

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program is now actively performing inspections of California produce farms to verify compliance with food safety regulations under the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. These new … Continue reading

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Did you know California State Organic Program data debuted in the 2018-2019 California Agricultural Statistics Review?

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know an Organic section debuted in the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) “2018-2019 California Agricultural Statistics Review,” which was released in June 2020? CDFA’s California State Organic Program (SOP) provided information for the new section, which … Continue reading

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

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

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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Apply to fill vacancies on Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

Are you a shipper of fruit or vegetables using California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Shipping Point Inspection (SPI) services? Then you’re the perfect candidate to apply to be on the SPI Advisory Committee. There is also a vacancy … Continue reading

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Did you know CDFA’s California Citrus Program tests Navel and Valencia oranges for maturity standards?

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has a California Citrus Program that inspects Navel oranges, Valencia oranges, lemons and mandarin citrus varieties to protect the industry and public from substandard product? Established through legislation sponsored … Continue reading

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

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

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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ISD Staff Spotlight: Richard Sang memorable moment is touring fruit processing facility serviced by Shipping Point Inspection

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Richard Sang YEARS AT CDFA: 11 PROGRAM: Inspection & Compliance Branch – Shipping Point Inspection Program TITLE: Staff Services Analyst USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES: Maintaining the billing system; generating invoices and account statements; performing account reconciliations; maintaining accounts receivable files … Continue reading

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