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Tag Archives: California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program
Farm to School Month — incorporating produce into school meal programs in San Luis Obispo
October is National Farm to School Month. CDFA encourages educators, school food service employees, farmers and farm to school enthusiasts across California to join in the celebration. Visit https://www.farmtoschool.org/ for more information. The organization Slow Money San Luis Obispo (SLO) is one of many … Continue reading
CDFA invites Californians to join National Farm to School Month celebration
October is National Farm to School Month! This year’s theme is, “From Soil to Sea: Nourishing People and Planet,” honoring the vital role of farmers and ranchers who establish the foundation for a thriving farm to school movement. Since 2021, … Continue reading
Proven Impact: New Report Highlights Economic and Environmental Benefits of CDFA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program
CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program brings proven economic and environmental benefits to California food producers and communities, according to a new report authored by researchers from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Berkeley, the Food Insight Group, … Continue reading
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Tagged California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, California Farm to School Network, California Farm to School Program, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, Farm to School
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Groundbreaking Farm to School Program awards $52.8 million for projects across California
As part of California’s groundbreaking Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, CDFA today announced $52.8 million in funding for 195 projects across the state that will serve 1,650,985 students. In total, these projects will serve 199 school districts and educational … Continue reading
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Tagged California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, California Farm to School Network, California Farm to School Program, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, Farm to School
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Apply by April 4 for 2023-24 CA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) is accepting applications for the 2023-24 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, until 5 p.m. PDT April 4, 2024. The program will award competitive grants to support … Continue reading
Register now for Aug. 24 CA Farm to School Network’s Community of Practice webinar
The California Farm to School Network invites farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts from across the state to join the seventh virtual Community of Practice event at 1:30 p.m. PT Thursday, August 24. Hosted via Zoom, this event will provide … Continue reading
Check out and subscribe to CA Farm to School Network monthly newsletter
The California Farm to School Network includes farm to school practitioners and enthusiasts statewide. Visit the CDFA Farm to School Program webpage to subscribe to these monthly updates that include information about grants, resources, research, webinars, events and news from the National … Continue reading
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom visits Farm to School summer program
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Tagged CA Farm to School Grant, California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, California Farm to School Network, California Farm to School Program, California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, Farm to School
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Middle school garden incorporates agricultural tips for water conservation
Part of Mt. Diablo School District’s Farm to School Incubator Grant Program grant to enhance the existing 2.25-acre school garden at Riverview Middle School is to spread the news about agricultural practices of utilizing swales and berms to conserve water. As described … Continue reading
ISD Staff Spotlight: Amy Garfinkel enjoys supporting statewide farm to school efforts
NAME: Amy Garfinkel YEARS AT CDFA: 1.5 PROGRAM: Farm to School TITLE: Farm to School Network Lead USUAL DAILY ACTIVITES ON THE JOB? I feel very grateful to get to work as a part of the California Farm to School … Continue reading
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Tagged California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, California Farm to School Network, California Farm to School Program, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, Farm to School
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