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Digital Marketing & CSA Customer Retention – Shared Legacy Farm shares their success!
Learn more about Shared Legacy Farm’s successful use of social media and email marketing to retain a large percentage of their CSA members, to the point of having a waitlist! Corinna provides her top six tips and tricks for successfully
Member Spotlight: Shepherdess Land & Livestock Co
New year new member spotlights! In 2023 we hope to bring you all a wide range of members from all walks who are excited to share what being a member means to them. This month we had the amazing opportunity
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Title: Communications & Marketing Specialist Location: Fresno Region, CA / Hybrid FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Communications Director Other details: Bilingual proficiency required (fluency preferred) CAFF is a California-based membership organization that
Policy Advocate & Organizer, Urban Ag
Title: Policy Advocate & Organizer, specializing in urban agriculture Location: Los Angeles, CA / Hybrid, with periodic trips to Davis/Sacramento FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $60,000 – 65,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Policy Director Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible Community Alliance
Farm to Market Coordinator, San Joaquin Valley
Title: Farm to Market Coordinator Other details: Hiring for 2 positions; 1 bilingual (Spanish or Hmong) Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $50,000-$53,000 annually DOE FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Farm to Market Sr Program Manager Bilingual Pay
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
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
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
Value-Added Product Webinar Series for Farmers
Note: This webinar series has passed. Click here to watch the webinar series on CAFF’s YouTube Channel. Are you a farmer or rancher interested in producing or scaling a value-added product? Are you interested in applying for the USDA’s Value-Added
Contact CAFF’s Food Safety Team
Got food safety questions?We’re here to help. Contact Grace Perry, CAFF’s Farmer Services Program Manager Email: grace[at]caff[dot]org Phone: four zero four – four zero five – seven nine three three.
FSMA Y NOP: Animales silvestres y domésticos
Esta hoja informativa proporciona una descripción general sobre lo que las granjas que necesitan estar en pleno cumplimiento con la Ley Federal de Modernización de la Seguridad Alimentaria (FSMA) deben hacer para cumplir con los requisitos de los animales salvajes
Food Safety & Wildfires Case Study: Brisa Ranch
Key Details: Location: San Francisco bay area , near Pescadero Acres in Production: 16 Main Crops: Fruit, vegetables, flowers Wildfire: CZU Complex in 2020 3rd Party Audit(s): USDA Harmonized GAP Certified Organic by National Organic Program: Yes Owners: Cristóbal, Cole,
Stone’s Throw Farm Podcast Episode
In this episode we visit Stone’s Throw Farm, an organic vegetable and flower farm located in Colfax, California. We sat down with Bryanna Eisenhut, co-owner and operator of Stone’s Throw, to learn about her path to farming full-time and what
FSMA Water Updates June 2022
Confused about FSMA Water Requirements? In 2011 President Obama signed into law the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The law updated our federal food safety requirements and for the first time created federal food safety requirements for produce farms. This
Sysourath Farms Podcast Episode
In this episode we visit Sysourath Farms in Fresno, California. Veomany Sysourath, a second generation farmer, shares about her family’s history emigrating to the United States, working in agriculture and eventually starting their farm. Sysourath Farms grows a variety of
Member Spotlight: Windy River Farm
Each month our goal is to share the inspiring stories of our CAFF members. This month we asked Patrick Mitchell from Windy River Farms to be a part of this series. When we asked why he joined CAFF, Patrick said “I am a
Farm to Market Coordinator, Bilingual – San Joaquin Valley
Title: Farm to Market Coordinator – Bilingual Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA / Remote (Hybrid) FTE: .80-1 FTE (negotiable) Salary: $45,000-$52,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Farm to Market Specialist Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible CAFF is a California-based membership nonprofit
Evaluating your Irrigation System with the Mobile Irrigation Lab (video + Q&A)
Looking to learn how to maintain your micro irrigation system for better irrigation efficiency? Learn more with Kevin Greer, Manager of the Tehama County RCD’s Mobile Irrigation Lab. Read below for a follow up Q&A with Kevin and walnut Grower
News: Connecting Innovative Women In Agrifoodtech
Amy Wu, Journalist and Founder of From Farm to Incubators created a new searchable directory to serve as a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs looking to connect both inside and outside of AgTech and help other growers partner with women in
CAFF VAPG Scholarship Opportunity
Interested in applying for the USDA’s Value Added Producer Grant? Do you sell your produce as organic, local, free range, grass fed, etc. OR make a finished product from your produce? Are you interested in exploring the feasibility of doing
Choosing an Accounting Software
The software review guide provides a list of accounting options **Our content is intended to be used and must be used for informational purposes only. Every business has different needs, and none of the information provided in this article is
Sonoma County VIP Tour 2021
Prepared for local leaders and policymakers, this 2-page document highlights the potential of “food belts” and urban agriculture in Sonoma County (and beyond), and provides recommendations for policy reform to help it flourish.
Membership & Development Coordinator (bilingual)
Location: Davis, CA / Hybrid FTE: 1.0 FTE Salary: $45,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Senior Manager of Development and Operations Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible CAFF is a California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate
Transitioning to Organic Due to Customer Demand – “Radio Organic” Guest Episode 3
For our third episode, join the CCOF Foundation for a conversation with Patricia Rodriguez of Rodriguez Farms on how their farmers’ market customers urged them to go organic and stuck by then as their farm figured out on their own
Instagram Basics for Your Farm Business
Looking to build your farm business brand online and engage a broader audience? With over 1 billion users, Instagram is one way to connect with current and prospective customers, and improve your online presence. Here are some basics to get
Spanish Language Small Farm Conference Contractor
Job Title: Spanish Language Small Farm Conference Contractor Location: Preferably based in Central Valley or Central Coast Contract amount: $15,000 Rate: $40/hr Reports To: Director of Membership & Communications Contract Duration: August 2021 – March 2022 The Community Alliance with
Emergency Fund Promo Kit
Thank you for helping spread the word about the 2021 California Family Farmer Emergency Fund. The content below can be easily copied and pasted for your own promotions: social media, newsletter, etc. The first section is aimed at farmers and
Ecological Farming Program Coordinator
Job Title: Ecological Farming Program Coordinator Location: Davis / hybrid work option available FTE: 50% – 70% FTE Starting Salary: $45K – $55K FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Director of Ecological Farming Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a
Grants and Contracts Manager
Job Title: Grants and Contracts Manager Location: Davis / hybrid work option available FTE: 60%-100% FTE Starting Salary: $60-$65K FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Director of Development & Administration The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a non-profit organization
Ca Relief Grants: Farmer Applications Open for Round 6
Learn how to apply for the California Relief Grant
Support Sacramento Farms & Families
While there may be light at the end of the tunnel for many of us, farms and families across the Sacramento Region are still struggling through the pandemic. One hopeful initiative advancing community-rooted solutions is Community Connections 95820, which connects
CAFF Job: Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – Sacramento Valley
Contractor Title: Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – Sacramento Valley Location: Based out of CAFF’s Davis office with regular travel throughout the Sacramento Valley Compensation: Full time at $27 per hour ($56,000 annually); significant travel stipend
CAFF Job: Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – San Joaquin Valley
Contractor Title: Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – San Joaquin Valley Location: Based out of Modesto with regular travel throughout the San Joaquin Valley Compensation: Full time at $27 per hour ($56,000 annually);
CAFF Job: Farmer Services Coordinator
Job Title: Farmer Services Coordinator Location: Location flexible, ideally based in Sacramento, Davis, Santa Cruz, Salinas, Merced, or somewhere near those locations FTE: Part Time – .8 FTE with the likelihood to move to 1 FTE Rate: $21.63-22.60/hour ($45,000-47,000 annually)
CAFF JOB: WILDFIRE RESILIENCE SPECIALIST
Title: Wildfire Resilience Specialist Location: Remote (CA based) and/or out of the Davis CAFF office FTE: 1.0 FTE Salary: $55,000-63,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Farmer Services Director Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible Position CAFF is a California-based membership organization that
Growing the Table: CAFF Membership Discount
GROWING THE TABLE CAFF MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT From the grassroots up, our organization is built by the community for the community, from farmers in the field to neighbors fighting for a more regenerative food system; from fourth generation ranchers to the farmworkers who
Did you receive a Healthy Soils Incentives grant?
CAFF is offering technical assistance to growers and ranchers to help implement Healthy Soils practices on-farm! We can help: Provide advice on how to implement cover cropping, no-till and reduced tillage, whole orchard recycling, compost application and more. Connect with
CAFF JOB: Ecological Pest Management Program Specialist
Position Filled Job Title: Ecological Pest Management Program Specialist Location: Based out of CAFF’s Davis office with regular travel throughout the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley region FTE: 1.0 FTE Starting Salary: $58,000-$61,000 FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director of Ecological
CAFF JOB: Farm to Market Tech Hub Specialist
Job Title: Farm to Market Tech Hub Specialist Location: Preferably Northern California, operates statewide FTE: 0.8 FTE – 1.0 FTE, Starting Salary: $58,000-$61,000 FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports To: Farm to Market Program Director Start Date: December 2020 The Community Alliance with
Remembrances of Pete Price
The below are remembrances of Pete Price, long-time CAFF board member, who passed away late September of 2020. “I was on the CAFF board with Pete before I started working for CAFF, so I spent 20 years listening, strategizing,
Super Tuber Podcast Episode
During this episode we travel to Super Tuber Farm near Grass Valley, CA. We learn from Jeremy about their farm focused on tuber crops and partnership they had with CAFF to complete an on-farm research trial during the 2019 growing
First Rain Farm Podcast Episode
During this episode we travel to First Rain Farm outside of Nevada City, CA. We learn from Tim about their diverse farm and partnership with CAFF to complete an on-farm research trial during the 2019 growing season on a practice
FARM SURVEY: COVID-19 in the Workplace
(CAFF and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety invite you to complete a short survey about your experience addressing COVID-19 in the workplace. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Our goal is to
CAFF JOB: Central Valley Farm to Market Specialist
Job Title: Farm to Market Specialist Location: Operates statewide with focus on Central Valley, preferably based near Fresno FTE: 1.0 FTE, Starting Salary: $50,000-$55,000 FLSA: Non-Exempt Reports To: Farm to Market Program Director Start Date: Early July The
Farmers, Speak Up: Do Better USDA!
Social Media Samples, Hashtags, and Handles The most effective thing you can do is share your own story in your own voice – with photos. Most importantly – speak up about the impacts you are seeing, the market losses you
Small Farm FSMA Series – Part 2 of 4
Not Covered ≠ No Paperwork By: Stepheni Norton, San Diego Regional Food Safety Specialist Last Updated: March 19th, 2020 Basic record keeping to prove you’re not covered farm status. FSMA is serious business, so we have a few disclaimers before
Small Farm FSMA Series – Part 1 of 4
The 1 Thing Every Farm Must Do By: Stepheni Norton, San Diego Regional Food Safety Specialist Last Updated March 19th, 2020 Regardless of size, every farm must perform a self-assessment to determine their Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) status. So,
Technical Assistance for the Healthy Soils Program
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM Are you interested in implementing cover crops, compost, hedgerows and other Healthy Soils practices on you farm? The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering 3 year grants to farmers to
Livestock Indemnity Program
The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to provide benefits to eligible livestock owners or contract growers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality or reduced sale prices for owned livestock due to injury caused by eligible loss conditions. Eligible loss
Fire Forward: Building Ecosystem Resilience Together
Fire Forward, a program of Audubon Canyon Ranch, brings a unique blend of science-based program design and community organizing as it seeks to become a model of fire-adapted communities tending fire-adapted landscapes.
Findings from CA CSA farmer survey
Check out the findings from a survey of over 100 CSA farmers throughout California, including type of production, business models, demographics, retention rates, labor, finances and more.
