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CDFA program promotes healthy diets and food security through purchases of fruits and vegetables

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Two recently released reports detail how CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) improves opportunities for healthy diets and food security by helping more people purchase fruits and vegetables. “CDFA is a proud partner in helping California’s underserved populations afford healthy … Continue reading

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CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights grantees, summer gardens, upcoming events

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the full 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, … Continue reading

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Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program application deadline extended to July 7

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has extended the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (HRGP) application deadline from June 6 to 5 p.m. PT July 7, 2023. HRGP funds energy-efficient refrigeration units in corner … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting public comments for 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program’s request for applications

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking public comment for the 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program’s request for applications (RFA). The RFA is open to public comment from 8 a.m. … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Mai Err Chang coordinates grant programs for nutrition incentives to foster vegetable purchases

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Mai Err Chang TIME AT CDFA: 8 months PROGRAM: California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) POSITION TITLE: Program Coordinator (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) USUAL DAILY ACTIVITES ON THE JOB? My daily activities change depending on the season of the grant … Continue reading

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Check out California Farm to School Network April newsletter!

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the newsletter highlighted below. 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, … Continue reading

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CDFA awards $1.8 million to help nutrition program participants purchase California-grown produce

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) announces $1.8 million is being awarded to seven projects to facilitate the purchase of California-grown fruit and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets by shoppers using the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Senior Farmers’ … Continue reading

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Apply by June 6 for Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that the request for applications (RFA) is open for the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. Applications must be submitted via CDFA’s new grant management system, AmpliFund, no … Continue reading

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CDFA-F2F welcomes Sara Bernal to lead new Urban Agriculture Grant Program

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) welcomes Sara Bernal to lead the new Urban Agriculture Grant Program. “Sara’s experience within all aspects of urban agriculture, from production and marketing to working with beginning … Continue reading

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CDFA awards $900,000 for technical assistance providers to expand access to Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces $900,000 in grants are being awarded for technical assistance providers (TAPs) to expand access to the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (HRGP) and provide technical support to … Continue reading

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