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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

Pesticide mill fees haven’t increased since 2004, and tiering based on human health toxicity is a rational and fair way to generate the funding for key programs like CDFA’s Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Program, UC and California state Integrated Pest Management research, education, and extension programs.

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

Civil Eats

Starting July 1, when districts put out a call for an unprocessed or minimally processed food—whether it’s tomatoes, taco meat, or tuna—they’ll be able to specify that they’d like it to be “locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught.” “We’re. We’re. That’s where this change comes in.

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