Archive for May 2023
ACTION ALERT: Last chance to prevent funding cuts to small farm programs & demand winter storm relief
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Episode 1: Eatwell Farm – Dixon and Pasture42 – Guinda
In this episode, we learn about integrated crop livestock management from two Northern California Farms. First, we hear from Lorraine Walker of Eatwell Farm in Dixon, CA, where they incorporate laying hens into their diversified vegetable production, and also touch
Free Microbial Water Testing for Farmers
Photo from the Western Center for Food Safety Are you a farmer who needs to conduct water testing on your farm? CAFF will cover the costs of microbiological water testing for your farm. This program lasts until funding runs out.
Family Farmers React to Gov’s Budget, Urge Re-investments in Local Food, Equitable Flood Relief
Today California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2023-24 May Revision Budget proposal. While we commend the Governor for addressing the devastating effects of climate change on the agriculture community, with severe swings from drought to flood, we are disappointed by the cuts
Cómo crear un Perfil de Negocios de Google para expandir la presencia en línea de su granja
En este video, explicamos qué es el Perfil de Negocios de Google y mostramos paso a paso cómo establecer un Perfil de Negocios de Google para expandir la presencia en línea de su granja. Para más información sobre el Tech
Apps útiles para manejar un negocio agrícola
Esta presentación brindará una descripción general sobre Apps (aplicación informática para dispositivos móviles y tabletas) que pueden ser útiles para el manejo de negocio de una granja. La presentación ayudará a los participantes a identificar algunas Apps que se pueden
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2023
Happy wildfire community preparedness day! Have you ever looked at your calendar and noticed there’s a holiday that you’ve never heard of before? Sure, there are the ones that are quite well-known, but every once in a while you see
Food Hub Basics
“BIPOC Produce” is a new Fresno-based initiative involving over 90 BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color) farmers whose founder, Keng Vang, is from a Hmong family of farmers. After graduating from Fresno State, he wanted to give back to
BIOS Field Day at Chinchiolo Farms
The Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a Biologically Integrated Orchard System (BIOS) field day at Chinchiolo Farms on April 20th. After a very wet winter, attendees enjoyed the nice weather as they gathered in the orchard to discuss