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CNIP is expanding to include the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
CNIP began in 2017. For every nutrition benefit dollar spent, the program offers eligible shoppers an additional incentive to spend on California-grown fruits and vegetables, within set parameters.
CDFA is now seeking project proposals. Projects that reach underserved populations will be prioritized. This is a competitive process.
Applications must be submitted by email to
Visit https://cafarmtofork.cdfa.ca.gov/cnip_2019Expansion.html for more information on the grant program, including the request for proposals, timeline and application criteria.
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Logging operations are expected to get under way in the timber sale area southwest of Willows on the Grindstone Ranger District as soon as the weather allows.
Meanwhile, the Deer Valley salvage sale bid opening will be held at the Supervisor’s Office, 825 N. Humboldt Ave., in Willows at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
The Deer Valley sale is part of a larger hazard tree management project designed to increase safety along roads impacted by the 2018 Ranch fire.
Please be extra cautious while traveling around sale areas as personnel and equipment will be working near and on the roads. Be prepared for possible traffic delays. Follow traffic signs along the haul route and watch for logging activity signs.
For more information about the forest, see the website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino/.
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It’s really his postal helpers, our mail carriers, hitting the street before the break of dawn in order to get everyone’s packages delivered with great speed.
The jingle and jangle so familiar this time of year is part of the hustle and bustle that Post Offices experience during the peak holiday rush.
To keep the promise to make it a “Priority Yule” and deliver the best holiday for everyone, carriers will be out making early morning deliveries in many communities throughout the San Francisco postal district.
“As the rush of the holiday season gains momentum, the Postal Service needs to keep pace with it,” said San Francisco District Manager Raj Sanghera. “The fact is parcel volume is high and we want to make sure we meet our commitment to deliver every piece every day.”
The Postal Service is projecting more than 800 million packages to be delivered between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and 200 million just the week of Dec. 16 to 22, forecasted to be the busiest week of the year.
The notion of the “busiest day” is a thing of Christmas past, due to the early and heavy online shopping.
It is the US Postal Service’s mission to assure that everyone’s precious gifts get delivered in the “nick of time” for yule.
The San Francisco District stretches from Eureka in the north, the north bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula to Mountain View and the coast from Pacifica to Santa Cruz.
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The committee advises the CDFA secretary on current issues concerning legislation, regulations, enforcement, and administrative policies and procedures pertaining to the direct marketing of agriculture products at Certified Farmers’ Markets, or CFMs.
California has more than 2,700 certified agricultural producers participating in approximately 720 CFMs within the state.
CFMAC vacancies are available for members and alternate members in the following categories: producers or representatives of agricultural organizations that represent producers; CFM operators or representatives of CFM operators; and agricultural commissioner.
The term of office for committee members is up to two years. Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Human Resources.
Individuals interested in being considered for an appointment should complete the prospective member appointment questionnaire and attain a letter of recommendation from industry. Nominations will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Applications should be sent to Mitchell King, CDFA Inspection and Compliance Branch, 1220 ‘N’ St., Sacramento, CA 95814 or via e-mail to
For further information regarding the Direct Marketing Program and committee vacancies, please contact Maria Tenorio Alfred at 916-900-5030.
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