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 that build soil health, conserve natural resources, reduce pest damage, and increase on-farm resilience and productivity throughout California.
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.
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California Farmers, Farmworkers & Food System Advocates: Standing Together in Uncertain Times
In the wake of this week’s election, we at Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) know that our country and California’s agricultural community now face a period of uncertainty. Federal programs and agencies that support our farmers, particularly small-scale and
Vitis and Ovis Farm Tour and Discussion: Adaptation to Climate Extremes in the Capay Valley
On September 19th, Community Alliance with Family Farmers held a field day at Vitis and Ovis farm in Capay Valley, CA. The event consisted of a tour through the biologically diverse farm and wrapped up with a discussion focused on
Family Farmers say YES on Proposition 4
From heatwaves to wildfires, drought to flood, farmers confront climate change long before most people do. Weather extremes have lately made farming an even more risky business. And if California doesn’t take action now, it’ll only get worse. Which is
Women Innovators for Small Farm Technology
Meet the trailblazing women who are revolutionizing technology for small farms, one ingenious solution at a time. Three women are paving the way forward and helping to define what appropriate technology innovation means for the small farm. Small farms are
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.
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