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Apply by July 14 to fill vacancies on Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning plant nutrition and nutrient management related to … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross joins First Partner in learning how urban farms benefit child nutrition

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Joshua Bingham
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Secretary Ross joins First Partner for Farm-to-School tour

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Joshua Bingham
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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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FREP ‘research update’ blog examines CDFA-funded project assessing drip irrigation and nitrogen management of onions in California low desert

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) posted a blog: Research Update: Drip Irrigation and Nitrogen Management of Onions. The post, which is part of a “Research Update” series that highlights projects funded … 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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CDFA Technical Assistance Program debuts new webpage

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces a new webpage is now available for its Technical Assistance Program. The CDFA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) provides educational resources to help small-scale produce farms comply with the federal Food Safety … Continue reading

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Farm to School Network Newsletter features information, resources, events for F2S practitioners / enthusiasts in CA

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

Check out the latest California Farm to School Network newsletter! Highlights include: CDFA updates: Celebrating F2S grant awardees! School Lunch Hero Day: Huge thank you to our school nutrition professionals California Department of Education: Farm to Summer Celebration Week USDA … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Elisa Gollub supports efforts to connect everyone with fresh, California-grown produce that is accessible and affordable

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Elisa Gollub, Ph.D. YEARS AT CDFA: Almost 2.5 years PROGRAM: Office of Farm to Fork TITLE: Impact & Communications Lead / Research Data Specialist II USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES: I try to take a walking break or walking meeting most … Continue reading

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Save the date! FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference will be October 27-28 in San Luis Obispo

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The annual FREP/WPH Nutrient Management Conference will be hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) in collaboration with Western Plant Health (WPH) October 27-28, 2021, at the Embassy Suites hotel in … Continue reading

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