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Category Archives: CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch

Did you know produce inspections at the wholesale level are an integral part of CDFA Standardization Program?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know that produce inspections at the wholesale level are an integral part of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Standardization Program? CDFA’s Standardization Program has roots back to 1915, when at the behest of the California … Continue reading

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Showcasing the work of CDFA’s Inspection Services Division

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

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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California continues to lead in organic agriculture production

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

California accounts for 36 percent of all organic production in the United States, leading the nation, and organic production and organic sales are expected to continue to grow. According to the must recent figures, organic sales in 2020 totaled $11.99 … Continue reading

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CDFA welcomes Dr. Geetika Joshi to lead Produce Safety Program

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) welcomes Geetika Joshi, Ph.D., as the newly appointed environmental program manager to lead the Produce Safety Program (PSP). “We’re excited to welcome Geetika to the team as she … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting applications for OCal Cannabis Certification Program certifying agents

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for public and private entities interested in being certifying agents for the OCal Cannabis Certification Program. OCal is a statewide certification program that establishes and enforces comparable-to-organic cannabis standards. … Continue reading

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

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

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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State warns organic farmers to stop using W.O.W. What Out Weeds! and EcoMight-Pro pesticides

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

Joint release by California Department of Food and Agriculture and California Department of Pesticide Regulation The state is warning organic farmers against the use of pesticides labeled as W.O.W Whack Out Weeds! and EcoMight-Pro distributed by EcoMIGHT, as lab tests … Continue reading

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CDFA announces vacancies on Standardization Advisory Committee

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing vacancies on the Standardization Advisory Committee. The committee advises the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to the Standardization Program, as well as reviewing proposed regulations and making recommendations concerning … Continue reading

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Report — California organic commodities continue expansion

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the California Agricultural Organic Report 2019-2020. Publication highlights: California accounts for 40% of all organic production in the U.S. Between 2014 and 2019, organic production increased 44% In 2019, sales … Continue reading

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Schedule free On-Farm Readiness Review to ensure compliance with Produce Safety Rule

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

Are your farm’s food safety practices compliant with the Produce Safety Rule? A good way to find out is to schedule a free, non-regulatory On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program. … Continue reading

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