Archive for January 2023
Civil Eats Op-ed: Want an Agtech Revolution? Center Farmworkers’ Expertise
“Although agtech promises to make farming more efficient, it is often pitched as a replacement for farmworkers, who are usually left out of its development.” Read the full article here: https://civileats.com/2023/01/23/op-ed-want-an-agtech-revolution-center-farmworkers-expertise/ The Small Farm Tech Hub at CAFF looks to
CAFF’s 2023 Policy Priorities
In the Fall of 2022 we embarked on our annual intensive farmer listening process, organizing over a dozen multilingual farmer gatherings, distributing our online survey to hundreds of growers, and holding numerous one-on-one conversations. This process is an essential opportunity
Market Gardener Institute: Educating and Empowering Small Growers
The Market Garden Institute, co-founded by Jean-Martin Fortier and Suleyka Montpetit. It’s mission is to educate and empower growers who change the world through the simple act of growing healthy, nourishing food for their communities. At The Market Gardener you will find
2023 California Farm Champions
Every year, we honor change-makers, trailblazers and those giving back to their local food and agricultural communities. From innovative farmers to grassroots organizers, these are the people who give us hope for the future. Selected from nominations that pour in from
Consejos para Agricultores Familiares Preparando por Evacuaciones durante un Incendio Forestal
Hoy en día, el cambio climático, la propagación de plantas invasivas y la actualización de prácticas agrícolas están aumentando constantemente la frecuencia de los incendios forestales. Como resultado, es importante seguir pasos para mantenerse bien informado y preparado antes de
CAFF JOB: Small Farm Technology Advisor
Title: Small Farm Technology Advisor Location: Fresno County (Parlier, CA) FTE: 100% FTE Salary: $58,000-70,000 DOE FLSA: To be determined (Exempt/Non-exempt) Reports To: Small Farm Tech Hub Specialist Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible CAFF is a California-based membership organization that
Family Farms React to Governor’s Proposed Budget, Major Cuts
Sacramento, CA -— Today California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2023-24 state budget proposal which maintains essential drought relief but threatens cuts to infrastructure investments for California’s small-scale and underserved farmers. While acknowledging the limitations of this year’s budget deficit,
CAFF JOB: Finance Director
Title: Finance Director Location: CA / Hybrid remote, with semi-regular travel to Davis, CA FTE: 80-100% FTE Salary: $80,000 annually FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Associate Director Bilingual Pay Differential: Non-eligible CAFF is a California-based membership organization that includes family