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CDFA’s Nutrition Incentive Program increases food access at Certified Farmers’ Markets

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

As the country continues to recognize this week as National Farmers’ Market Week, CDFA celebrates its California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP), which helps low-income Californians access nutritious California-grown fresh produce at Certified Farmers’ Markets. CNIP provides increased funding support for shoppers … Continue reading

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‘Certified’ Farmers’ Market means CDFA verifies you’re buying from producer or producer representative

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

As the country is currently celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week, CDFA would like to remind Californians that when you visit a Certified Farmers’ Market, “Certified” means something significant. To be certified, a farmers’ market vendor must be registered under the … Continue reading

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Rooted in Community: Come see what makes California Certified Farmers’ Markets special

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA joins the nation in celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week August 3-9 and encourages Californians to vote by September 30 for your favorite farmers’ market in American Farmland Trust’s 2025 America’s Farmers Market Celebration. Simply put, Certified Farmers’ Markets build healthy relationships with … Continue reading

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USDA official sees how CDFA increases food access through California Nutrition Incentive Program – next round of funding still accepting applications

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

A U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) official recently visited Certified Farmers’ Markets in Sacramento and Davis to witness how USDA funding is utilized by the California Department of Food and Agriculture California Nutrition Incentive … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Rene Mendoza enjoys making a positive impact in California food supply

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Rene Mendoza YEARS AT CDFA: 8 PROGRAM: Direct Marketing POSITION TITLE: Agriculture Program Supervisor I USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? Typical daily tasks and responsibilities may involve various activities such as: Conducting statewide field inspections; in the field, … Continue reading

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