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Category Archives: CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch

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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Did you know CDFA Avocado Inspection Program is in full operation?

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Avocado Inspection Program has been in full operation this spring/summer? Simultaneous with the California avocado season, inspectors funded by industry through the California Avocado Commission annually provide uniform … Continue reading

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CDFA Inspection Services Director Krout-Greenberg among speakers in FDA webinar about 2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Division of Inspection Services Director Natalie Krout-Greenberg is among the featured speakers of a webinar discussion the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting 11 a.m. to noon (PST) on Thursday, July … Continue reading

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