Welcome
Our Mission
Formed in 1999, the California Fertilizer Foundation's mission is to
enhance awareness and understanding of plant nutrients and agriculture in
California.
Poster on how to read a fertilizer label is free
Handy tips on applying nutrients to home and school gardens
When planting in the same location from one season to the next, or growing trees over a period of years, it is important to replace the nutrients plants utilize from the soil. But when you go to the store, what fertilizer do you pick? How do you read the label? This poster provides a general overview of how to read a fertilizer label as well as some handy tips on applying fertilizers at home and at school. One poster free of charge.
For your free copy, place your order with Judith Dickson at judithd@healthyplants.org. Click here to view and download an
8 1/2 by 11 inch printable copy of the poster.
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Two students in Los Angeles get their hands dirty while weeding their school-grown lettuce patch. CFF contributes thousands of dollars annually to promote campus gardens at schools throughout California, and has announced winners for the fall of 2011. See below. |
2011 Golf Tourney
Gets Big Applause
CFF's Annual Golf Tournament in Stockton on Tuesday, June 7, was a big success! The weather cooperated with sunny skies and gentle cool breezes. More than 150 players enjoyed the day, and several had to nurse sunburns after their fun on the links. During dinner, a special treat was listening to students from Lee Middle School in Woodland talk about the thrill they received from winning a CFF garden grant. Read all about it and view the many pictures taken on the links and at dinner by visiting this link.
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 CFF Garden Grants Increase
to $1,200 each
Over the years, we have expanded our program and are now able to annually provide 24 grants for $1,200 each to schools throughout California (12 awarded twice a year). At the end of each year, winning schools can re-apply for a progress grant of $1,500 and a free agricultural field trip. Through the garden program, CFF provides direct funding to California schools for garden projects.The gardens provide an opportunity for students, teachers and parents to truly "grow" together. For more information, please contact Mary Junqueiro at (916) 574-9744.
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California School Garden Program
Teachers interested in starting or expanding a garden, in a public or private school,
are invited to apply for one of 24 CFF School Garden Grants of $1,200 plus
educational materials. Preschools must be located on the grounds of a K-12 school to be considered. Applications are due Jan. 15 and June 15.
Click here for
information and an application for our School Garden Grants.
CFF treats high school students to a mentoring tour to learn about fertilizers. See story and pictures here.
 Receive CFF's free educational fertilizer bags! For a description,click here.
To view
a sample bag, click here.
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