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This is a blog for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD). Read here for the latest news about how ISD is providing Californians professional services that support and contribute to a safe, abundant and quality food supply; environmentally sound agricultural practices; and an equitable marketplace for California agriculture.
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Tag Archives: Food Access
Helping for the Holidays — CDFA staff volunteer at Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
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
Posted in CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Food Recovery, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, Inspection Services Division Administration Unit
Tagged California Food Access, California State Employees Food Drive, Food Access
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CDFA Farm to School Community Food Hubs Grant Program seeks public comments
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
CDFA accepting proposals for 2024 California Nutrition Incentive Program expansion grant
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
California Farm to School Network newsletter offers inspirational tips, community of practice
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
USDA official sees how CDFA increases food access through California Nutrition Incentive Program – next round of funding still accepting applications
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
Apply by Oct. 11 for 2025 round of California Nutrition Incentive Program
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
ISD Staff Spotlight: Rene Mendoza enjoys making a positive impact in California food supply
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
CA Farm to School Network newsletter offers statewide updates on projects, events, funding & more
Click on the graphic above to view the July California Farm to School Network newsletter and subscribe to automatically receive future newsletters. The California Farm to School Program is part of the Office of Farm to Fork in the California Department of Food and … Continue reading
CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program benefits shoppers and farmers at Certified Farmers’ Markets
CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) supports shoppers using nutrition benefits such as CalFresh by empowering them to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables at participating Certified Farmers’ Markets and retail outlets. For every benefit dollar spent, shoppers receive … Continue reading
Posted in California Nutrition Incentive Program, CDFA Direct Marketing Program, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, Certified Farmers Market
Tagged CDFA California Nutrition Incentive Program, Food Access, Market Match
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CDFA Inspection Services Division grants and Certified Farmers’ Markets help all Californians access healthy, nutritious, California-grown food
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is committed to helping all Californians access healthy and nutritious California-grown food. In the CDFA Inspection Services Division (ISD), food access work includes Office of Farm to Fork grants facilitating farm to … Continue reading
Posted in California Nutrition Incentive Program, CDFA Direct Marketing Program, CDFA Farm to School Network, CDFA Farm to School Program, CDFA Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Office of Farm to Fork, CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program, Certified Farmers Market
Tagged California farmers markets, California Urban Agriculture, Food Access, Food Security
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