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CDFA awards $750,000 to increase healthy food access to WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program recipients

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has selected seven projects to receive a total of $750,000 in grant awards as part of an expansion of the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) to encourage … Continue reading

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CDFA Farm to Community Food Hubs Program accepting grant applications

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking grant applications for the new Farm to Community Food Hubs Program. Applications must be submitted with all required materials to cafoodhubs@cdfa.ca.gov no later than 5 … Continue reading

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CDFA producer engagement specialist offers pointers on how to sell to school districts

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA Farm to School Producer Engagement Specialist Chris Massa recently took part in an EcoFarm Conference session, “How to Get Ready to Sell to School Districts.” It was a well-attended opportunity for conference attendees to hear from Massa, Queen of … Continue reading

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Helping for the Holidays — CDFA staff volunteer at Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA staff members recently took part in the 2024 California State Employees Food Drive by volunteering at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. The CDFA team separated bulk elbow macaroni into one-pound bags, vacuum-sealed them, then applied stickers to the packages … Continue reading

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CDFA Farm to School Community Food Hubs Grant Program seeks public comments

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking public comments for its draft request for applications (RFA) for the new Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program. The draft RFA and … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting proposals for 2024 California Nutrition Incentive Program expansion grant

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), WIC … Continue reading

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California Farm to School Network newsletter offers inspirational tips, community of practice

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

Click on the graphic above to view the Fall 2024 California Farm to School Network newsletter full of inspirational examples, resources and a community of practice for farm to school enthusiasts! The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of … 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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Apply by Oct. 11 for 2025 round of California Nutrition Incentive Program

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that applications are being accepted until October 11 for the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) 2025 round of competitive grant funding.  The intent of this request for proposals (RFP) … 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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