CAFF helps facilitate chapters throughout the state where farmers and advocates gather to share resources, trade best practices, and advance local policies to support family farms. Are you interested in joining the growing Yolo/Solano Chapter? We are seeking your input on how our Yolo/Solano chapter develops; location(s), topics, and timing of meetings; and any other input you have to ensure our chapter serve the needs of Yolo/Solano family farmers.
EVENTS & MEETINGS
Click here if you are interested in being a part of the Yolo/Solano Chapter or have ideas about where and when we should meet! Events and in-person meetings subject to change due to COVID-19.
YOLO/SOLANO REGION NEWS:
The State Must Act to Support California’s Local Food & Farms
Join Our Coalition Letter Family farmers, local food systems, and climate resilience efforts are facing a lot of uncertainty in this year’s state budget. Big federal cuts to local procurement
Final Newsom Budget Backs Food and Climate Goals, but Small Farmers Need More Support
Dulce Organic Farms – Photo by Lan Ngo Sacramento, CA -— Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his final annual state budget proposal. The state budget continues to invest in
Celebrating Big Wins for Small Farms under Newsom Administration
Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images file After yesterday’s final State of the State by Governor Newsom, we are reflecting on the small farm successes during the
Gov Newsom’s Veto Tells CA Small Farmers to Wait Again for Land Access, Ignoring Will of Voters
Governor Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill 524, the Farmland Access & Conservation for Thriving Communities Act (FACT CA), authored by Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City), is a profound setback for
Amid disastrous federal cuts, small farms make progress in California Legislature
By: CAFF Policy Team Every year, the California legislative process brings its ups and downs, but this year has felt especially hard as a result of the crushing decisions made
California Must Lead—Call Today to Protect Climate & Farmers
With the federal government slashing sustainable agriculture funding and reversing hard-won progress, California’s climate leadership is on the line. Two critical opportunities are in play right now—but without a wave of public pressure, they could slip away. We need your voice to make sure our California legislature delivers for farmers, frontline communities, and our climate. Your call today could make the difference.
Know Your Water, Know Your Use
On a sunny and cool June afternoon, an eager group of 40+ people made up of local Sonoma County farmers and local agricultural organization representatives gathered at an orchard site
CAFF Strongly Opposes Reckless Budget Bill That Threatens Farmers, Families & Our Food System
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), in solidarity with our partners at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), stands in firm opposition to the partisan budget reconciliation bill in Congress.
Governor’s May Revise Falls Short for California’s Farming Communities
Last week, Governor Newsom released his May Revision for FY 25-26; the Legislature now has until June 15 to negotiate and pass a final budget bill for his approval. While the Governor’s May Revision proposal maintains the Proposition 4/Climate Bond funding, including critical food and agriculture investments, it fails to center California’s most vulnerable communities in the state’s budget priorities.
Support AB 524 (Farmland Access & Conservation for Thriving Communities)
Show your support for land access! Sign CAFF’s letter of support to help pass this bill. (The deadline for signing is April 22nd.) Click Here to Sign To date, there
Federal Funding Freeze Jeopardizes Small Farms, Prevents Local Food from Reaching Families in Need
Federal Funding Freeze Jeopardizes Small Farms, Prevents Millions of lbs of Local Food from Reaching Families in Need ACTION ALERT: CALL CONGRESS TODAY! Without warning or explanation, the federal government has
State’s Proposed Budget and Climate Bond Commitments Support Programs for Family Farms
Sacramento, CA — Today California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2025-26 state budget proposal, which demonstrates the important opportunities made possible by the recently passed Proposition 4 Climate Bond. This
Meet CAFF’s new Groundwater Community Engagement Team
To support our outreach to family farmers about changes in California’s groundwater, CAFF is excited to be working with seven Groundwater Community Engagement Contractors around the state. Each contractor has
California Farmers, Farmworkers & Food System Advocates: Standing Together in Uncertain Times
In the wake of this week’s election, we at Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) know that our country and California’s agricultural community now face a period of uncertainty. Federal
Family Farmers say YES on Proposition 4
From heatwaves to wildfires, drought to flood, farmers confront climate change long before most people do. Weather extremes have lately made farming an even more risky business. And if California
Farmers Celebrate Victory Over Billionaire Tech Developers
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) celebrated victory last month as developers of the East Solano Plan (also known as California Forever) pulled their initiative from November’s ballot after public