…of Farm to Fork has been working closely with Pittsburg Unified’s Food Service Department to develop these programs and incorporate more locally grown food in district cafeterias. The office is…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCA program website https://portal.sciencesocieties.org/BuyersGuide/ProfessionalSearch.aspx?Token. Many California CCAs have received additional training in optimizing nitrogen management from the California Department of Food and Agriculture and University of California. The consultants that…
Agri View: Universal Drought
Everett Griner talks about future food production needing water in today’s Agri View. Universal Drought…
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
…result of the program, last year 14 million students ate better by adding nutritious foods like low-fat and fat-free milk and milk products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains to their…
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
Courtesy CDFA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the 2014 California Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program makes available more than…
California’s Portion of Specialty Crop Funding
…Some examples are creating economic opportunities for specialty crop producers through market development activities; increasing nutrition knowledge; developing local and regional food systems; and improving food access in underserved communities….
Almond Industry Watching Preventative Measures Revisions
The Almond Board of California was pleased to see some changes made regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules for the Food Safety Modernization Act. Director of Quality Assurance…
Almond Board: Produce Safety Rule Revisions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed revisions to four proposed rules designed to help prevent food-borne illnesses. Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said…
California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…food safety related projects. These projects represent an ongoing effort to address food safety practices and minimize outbreaks of foodborne illness by proactive research. The 2014 SCBGP project abstracts are…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 3
…USDA Week In Review, helping the underprivileged eat healthier, growing local food systems and fighting the spread of rabies. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.rurdev.usda.gov…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…projects that help support specialty crop growers, including locally grown fruits and vegetables, through research and programs to increase demand. In addition, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…local economies. In school year 2011-2012, schools purchased $386 million in local food from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers. And an impressive 56 percent of school districts…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will give soil health the main stage at its meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 in Sacramento. Soil health, the basis of…
Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day
…throughout Merced County will visit with presenters in the hopes of learning about how their food and fiber is grown in Merced County. They will also receive learn helpful information…