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California Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program

ATTRA

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis is accepting concept proposals for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program (BIFS). Concept proposals are due by July 26, 2024.

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CAFF on CA Assembly Ag Committee Hearing

Caff

CAFF has represented small and mid-scale family farmers in California for over 40 years, working to preserve family-scale agriculture and promote environmental sustainability. These are critical efforts to keep vulnerable small-scale farms afloat.

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New School Meal Standards Could Put More Local Food on Students’ Lunch Trays

Civil Eats

Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized long-anticipated changes to the nutrition standards that regulate school meals. From the start of the Biden administration, Vilsack announced a priority on nutrition security and building regional markets for farmers, and farm-to-school efforts happened to sit right at the nexus. We’re.

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