Welcome
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.
Follow Us
-
Recent Posts
- Nitrogen and Irrigation Initiative provides free services to growers in San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast
- Farm to School Month — incorporating produce into school meal programs in San Luis Obispo
- USDA official sees how CDFA increases food access through California Nutrition Incentive Program – next round of funding still accepting applications
- Apply by Oct. 21 to fill vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
- Advancements in enteric methane reduction offer real opportunities for California agricultural producers
Recent Comments
Archives
- October 2024
- September 2024
- August 2024
- July 2024
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
Categories
- California Avocado Inspection Committee
- California Nutrition Incentive Program
- California Organic Products Advisory Committee
- CDFA Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program
- CDFA Avocado Inspection Program
- CDFA California Citrus Program
- CDFA California State Organic Program
- CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry
- CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry Nucleus Team
- CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry Research and Development Team
- CDFA Commercial Feed Regulatory Program
- CDFA Direct Marketing Program
- CDFA Environmental Safety Laboratory
- CDFA Farm to School Network
- CDFA Farm to School Program
- CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board
- CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
- CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch
- CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
- CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP)
- CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program
- CDFA Food Recovery
- CDFA Food Safety Laboratory
- CDFA Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program
- CDFA Inspection & Compliance Branch
- CDFA Inspection Services Division
- CDFA Inspection Services: Did You Know?
- CDFA Livestock Drug Program
- CDFA OCal Cannabis Certification Program
- CDFA Office of Farm to Fork
- CDFA Organic Input Material Program
- CDFA Organic Input Material Program
- CDFA Produce Safety Program
- CDFA Quality Assurance Program
- CDFA Regulatory Analysis Laboratory
- CDFA Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE)
- CDFA Shipping Point Inspection Program
- CDFA Standardization Advisory Committee
- CDFA Standardization Program
- CDFA Technical Assistance Program
- CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program
- Certified Farmers Market
- Certified Farmers Market Advisory Committee
- Farm to Community Food Hubs Program
- Farm to Community Food Hubs Program Advisory Committee
- Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
- Food Safety
- Inspection Services Division Administration Unit
- ISD Staff Spotlight
- Shipping Point Inspection Advisory Committee
- Uncategorized
Tag Archives: Food Access
CDFA awards $9 million to 103 projects in Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program
CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork is pleased to announce approximately $9 million in grants for 103 projects through the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. The grants will fund energy-efficient and climate-friendly refrigeration and freezer equipment for corner stores, small businesses, and … Continue reading
Apply by Jan. 19 to be on Farm to Community Food Hubs Program Advisory Committee
CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork is accepting applications through January 19, 2024, for those interested in serving on the inaugural Farm to Community Food Hubs Advisory Committee. The 10-member committee will advise CDFA’s secretary on education, outreach and technical … Continue reading
Santa Ana Unified utilizes CDFA farm to school grant funding to purchase local produce, establish clubs & more!
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) farm to school grantees are hard at work implementing grant projects and transforming the school food system! For example, 2022 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program recipient Santa Ana Unified School District … Continue reading
CDFA program promotes healthy diets and food security through purchases of fruits and vegetables
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
CA Farm to School Network newsletter highlights grantees, summer gardens, upcoming events
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
Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program application deadline extended to July 7
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
CDFA accepting public comments for 2023 Urban Agriculture Grant Program’s request for applications
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
ISD Staff Spotlight: Mai Err Chang coordinates grant programs for nutrition incentives to foster vegetable purchases
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
Check out California Farm to School Network April newsletter!
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