We build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
FARM TO MARKET
We connect farms with businesses, providing growers with a suite of practical services—from food safety assistance to coordinating institutional purchasing—to ensure supply and demand grow together.
ECOLOGICAL FARMING
We work to promote and better understand ecological farming systems and practices throughout California. We work with farmers to implement practices that build soil health, conserve natural resources, reduce pest damage, and increase on-farm resilience and productivity .
POLICY
We are the voice of sustainable agriculture in Sacramento. For 40 years, we've been advocating for state and national policies that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
SMALL FARM CONFERENCE
Since 1982, the California Small Farm Conference has convened farmers and ag advocates to share resources, trade best practices, learn, and collectively advocate for family farms in their community.
What's new?
Sign on to support farmland equity & local food!
By signing on to this letter, you’ll be urging state leaders to address land equity and improve access to local markets for small-family farmers. The realities of the climate crisis, divestment
 2024 Growing Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program
Starting in 2024, the Growing Urban Agriculture Microgrants Program provides funds to urban producers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles who are growing to feed their communities. A microgrant
Gully Stuffing
Gullies pose many threats to farmland, including the removal of fertile topsoil, damage to infrastructure, danger to livestock, and decreased water quality. Also, due to loss of protective vegetation, erosion
Sign on to save funding for small farm disaster relief & food hubs
Right now, $12 million for small farm disaster relief as well as $14 million meant to support local food hubs are at risk getting completely eliminated from the state budget.
OUR COMMUNITY
From the grassroots up, our organization is built by the community for the community, from farmers in the field to citizens fighting for a more just, regenerative food system, from fourth generation ranchers to the farmworkers who make our food system possible. Members comprise the foundation of our work; we are guided and empowered by people like you to continue our efforts supporting family farms throughout California.