All posts in Uncategorized

EPISODE 3, SEASON 4: FUELS MANAGEMENT AND POLICY CONCERNS IN CA- A CONVERSATION WITH BETH REYNOLDS OF THE GOAT GIRLS, COLE BUSH OF GRAZING SCHOOL OF THE WEST, AND SENATOR MONIQUE LIMÓN

EPISODE 3, SEASON 4: FUELS MANAGEMENT AND POLICY CONCERNS IN CA- A CONVERSATION WITH BETH REYNOLDS OF THE GOAT GIRLS, COLE BUSH OF GRAZING SCHOOL OF THE WEST, AND SENATOR MONIQUE LIMÓN

In this episode we connect with Beth Reynolds of The Goat Girls, a woman owned and operated contract grazing operation located on California’s Central Coast to learn about her successes and […]

Read More »
Water Policy & Organizing Manager

Water Policy & Organizing Manager

 Title:           Water Policy & Organizing Manager Classification: Specialist II or Senior Manager Location:    Sacramento Region preferred / hybrid FTE:            […]

Read More »
CRECE Urban Farm Collective, Spreadwing Farm, and CAFF’s Dave Runsten podcast episode

CRECE Urban Farm Collective, Spreadwing Farm, and CAFF’s Dave Runsten podcast episode

In this episode we delve into all things on-farm composting, from its production to its use and relevant agricultural policies. We hear from Abel Ruiz at CRECE Farming Collective in […]

Read More »
Análisis microbianos del agua gratuitos para los agricultores

Análisis microbianos del agua gratuitos para los agricultores

Foto del Western Center for Food Safety ¿Es usted un agricultor que necesita realizar análisis del agua en su granja? CAFF cubrirá los gastos de los análisis microbiológicos del agua de […]

Read More »
Cover Crops in Orchards case study

Cover Crops in Orchards case study

Do you want to learn more about the ins and outs of planting and managing cover crops from growers with cover crop experience? Check out our Cover Crops in Orchards […]

Read More »
Membership Spotlight: FDA Farms

Membership Spotlight: FDA Farms

Our membership spotlights feature farmers from all walks of life and this time we’re introducing you to a farmer who started his farm this year!  Eraclio Duenas  founded FDA farms […]

Read More »
Lopes Family Farm Field Day: Integrated rice and duck farming

Lopes Family Farm Field Day: Integrated rice and duck farming

On June 29th, Lopes Family Farms hosted a field day with Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) in Princeton, CA focused on rice and duck farming, a Biologically Integrated Farming […]

Read More »
CAFF Strategic Plan 2023

CAFF Strategic Plan 2023

For 45 years, CAFF has been the voice of family-scale agriculture in California. As we celebrate our 45th anniversary, we are thrilled to share with you—the farmers, food system advocates, […]

Read More »
Bilingual Communications & Events Manager

Bilingual Communications & Events Manager

Title: Communications and Events Manager Location: California, Remote (Hybrid with travel to Davis, CA) FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $55,000 – $63,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Director of Membership & […]

Read More »
Free Microbial Water Testing for Farmers

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 […]

Read More »
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2023

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 […]

Read More »
Administrative & Systems Specialist

Administrative & Systems Specialist

Title: Administrative and Systems Specialist Location: Partially-Remote: Hybrid with at least weekly travel to Davis, CA  FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Operations Director  […]

Read More »
A Guide to Food Safety Certification for Food Hubs and Food Facilities

A Guide to Food Safety Certification for Food Hubs and Food Facilities

This guide is written for food hubs and other food facilities seeking information about how to navigate food safety questions from buyers and pursue a third-party food safety audit.

Read More »
Una guía para la certificación de la seguridad alimentaria para centros de distribución de alimentos e instalaciones alimentarias

Una guía para la certificación de la seguridad alimentaria para centros de distribución de alimentos e instalaciones alimentarias

Esta guía está redactada para centros de distribución de alimentos y otras instalaciones alimentarias que busquen información sobre cómo tratar las preguntas sobre seguridad alimentaria de los compradores y conseguir […]

Read More »
Herramientas de verificación de proveedores

Herramientas de verificación de proveedores

Un recurso para ayudar a los agricultores y a quienes les compran a cumplir las normas de verificación de proveedores de la Ley de modernización de la inocuidad alimentaria. 

Read More »
Farming Through Wildfire Season

Farming Through Wildfire Season

The Key Role of Farmers in Building Wildfire Resilience By: Katie Brimm and Natalia Pinzón Jiménez Wildfire becomes more a part of agriculturalists’ (farmers, ranchers, orchardists, grazers etc.) lives across the […]

Read More »
Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – Sacramento

Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – Sacramento

Contractor Title: Ecological Pest Management Field Technician Location: Based out of Sacramento with regular travel, particularly to Clarksburg and Lodi Compensation: Full time at $28 per hour ($58,240 annually) Duration […]

Read More »
Farm to Market Coordinator, San Joaquin Valley

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 […]

Read More »
Member Spotlight: Shepherdess Land & Livestock Co

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 […]

Read More »
Policy Advocate & Organizer, Urban Ag

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 […]

Read More »
Farm to Market Coordinator, San Joaquin Valley

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 […]

Read More »
Market Gardener Institute: Educating and Empowering Small Growers

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, […]

Read More »
CAFF JOB: Small Farm Technology Advisor

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 […]

Read More »
CAFF JOB: Finance Director

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 […]

Read More »
Value-Added Product Webinar Series for Farmers

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 […]

Read More »
Contact CAFF’s Food Safety Team

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.

Read More »
FSMA Y NOP: Animales silvestres y domésticos

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 […]

Read More »
Food Safety & Wildfires Case Study: Brisa Ranch

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 […]

Read More »
Stone’s Throw Farm Podcast Episode

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, […]

Read More »
FSMA Water Updates June 2022

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 […]

Read More »
Sysourath Farms Podcast Episode

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 […]

Read More »
Member Spotlight: Windy River Farm

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. […]

Read More »
Farm to Market Coordinator, Bilingual – San Joaquin Valley

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 […]

Read More »
Evaluating your Irrigation System with the Mobile Irrigation Lab (video + Q&A)

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 […]

Read More »
News: Connecting Innovative Women In Agrifoodtech

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 […]

Read More »
CAFF VAPG Scholarship Opportunity

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 […]

Read More »
Choosing an Accounting Software

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, […]

Read More »
Sonoma County VIP Tour 2021

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 […]

Read More »
Membership & Development Coordinator (bilingual)

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 […]

Read More »
Transitioning to Organic Due to Customer Demand – “Radio Organic” Guest Episode 3

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 […]

Read More »
Instagram Basics for Your Farm Business

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 […]

Read More »
Spanish Language Small Farm Conference Contractor

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 […]

Read More »
Emergency Fund Promo Kit

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, […]

Read More »
Ecological Farming Program Coordinator

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 […]

Read More »
Grants and Contracts Manager

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 […]

Read More »
Ca Relief Grants: Farmer Applications Open for Round 6

Ca Relief Grants: Farmer Applications Open for Round 6

Learn how to apply for the California Relief Grant

Read More »
Support Sacramento Farms & Families

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 […]

Read More »
CAFF Job: Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – Sacramento Valley

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 […]

Read More »
CAFF Job: Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – San Joaquin Valley

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: […]

Read More »
CAFF Job: Farmer Services Coordinator

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 […]

Read More »
CAFF JOB: WILDFIRE RESILIENCE SPECIALIST

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 […]

Read More »
Growing the Table: CAFF Membership Discount

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 […]

Read More »
Did you receive a Healthy Soils Incentives grant?

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 […]

Read More »
CAFF JOB: Ecological Pest Management Program Specialist 

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 […]

Read More »
CAFF JOB: Farm to Market Tech Hub Specialist

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 […]

Read More »
Remembrances of Pete Price 

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 […]

Read More »
Super Tuber Podcast Episode

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 […]

Read More »
First Rain Farm Podcast Episode

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 […]

Read More »
FARM SURVEY: COVID-19​ in the Workplace

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 […]

Read More »
CAFF JOB: Central Valley Farm to Market Specialist

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 […]

Read More »
Farmers, Speak Up: Do Better USDA!

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 […]

Read More »
Small Farm FSMA Series – Part 2 of 4

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 […]

Read More »
Small Farm FSMA Series – Part 1 of 4

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 […]

Read More »
Technical Assistance for the Healthy Soils Program

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 […]

Read More »
Protected: Members Only

Protected: Members Only

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

Read More »
Livestock Indemnity Program

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 […]

Read More »
Fire Forward: Building Ecosystem Resilience Together

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 […]

Read More »
Findings from CA CSA farmer survey

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.

Read More »