Archive for March 2023

Local Food Producers Bill

Local Food Producers Bill

The Local Food Producers Bill, if passed, will help identify and create a legal definition for “Local Food Producers”, independently-owned farms operated on less than 500 acres who sell direct to their local community. Join us today in calling on

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Cooperative Farm Equipment Program Proposed by CA Legislator

Cooperative Farm Equipment Program Proposed by CA Legislator

[SACRAMENTO, CA] – Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) has introduced AB 552 which would create a new program to increase equipment access for small and mid-scale growers. The program will increase access to necessary farm equipment  for health soil practices, on-farm

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Sign on Today: Cooperative Tool Sharing Bill

Sign on Today: Cooperative Tool Sharing Bill

SIGN ON TODAY! Summary Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and the California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN) are sponsoring AB 552 to create the California Small & Underserved Farmer Equipment & Cooperative Resources program at the Department of Conservation(DOC)

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