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SUMMARY:Yolano Regional Farmer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be a part of a special farmer gathering at Lockewood Acres! This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. During this event\, we will share updates on 2023 policy successes for small farms and discuss 2024 policy priorities. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to\, sustainable pest management\, land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, and water resources. \nFree light dinner and beverages are included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/solano-regional-farmer-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Lockewood Acres\, 7781 Locke Rd\, Vacaville\, CA\, 95688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T180000
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SUMMARY:North Bay Farmer Listening Session 2023
DESCRIPTION:Every year CAFF invites farmers to join us for a casual conversation about your biggest challenges\, concerns\, and ideas to improve our food and agricultural system and better support your farm. Feedback from this event and similar gatherings across the state will shape CAFF’s policy agenda for the year ahead\, guiding our advocacy efforts to make sure that we’re fighting for what matters most to you. \nFood and beverages provided. \nThis event is free and open to farmers and anyone professionally working in agriculture. \nNo policy experience required; just honest feedback and genuine stories from the field. \n### \nYou can also share your perspective through CAFF’s online survey here. \nLearn more about CAFF’s policy positions\, past and present\, here.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/north-bay-farmer-listening-session-2023/
LOCATION:FEED Cooperative\, 5400 Old Redwood Hwy N.\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T201225
CREATED:20230914T182305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T191411Z
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SUMMARY:BIFS: Marketing Direct to Consumer and Communicating your Farm’s Ecological Farming Practices
DESCRIPTION:Come join Community Alliance with Family Farms at Tenderly Rooted (Biggs\, CA) to learn from owner Kaben Kramer about building out a Direct to Consumer (DTC) market for your valued product. Topics to be covered include working out the logistics of DTC (branding\, barcoding\, shipping\, legal requirements\, etc.) to help enable your product to reach your customer base. Focusing on marketing your ecological farming practices\, Cassi Crowley of NicNut Farms will also be joining us to give her talk on climate smart farming and the how-to’s on building resilience on your farm. Both will have booths set up for attendees to see packing\, cross-selling\, merchandising\, and the like for their respective products. In addition\, Grace Perry\, CAFF’s Organic Certification Specialist\, will provide information about organic transition/certification resources. \nDirections: We recommend using the following GPS coordinates rather than entering the street address listed above when using Google Maps: 39°23’23.9″N 121°38’04.1″W \nWritten directions forthcoming.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/bifs-marketing-direct-to-consumer-and-communicating-your-farms-ecological-farming-practices#new_tab
LOCATION:Tenderly Rooted Farm\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Farm to Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T201225
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SUMMARY:Hoes Down Harvest Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is dedicated to honoring and promoting the knowledge of agricultural arts and sustainable rural living through inspiration and education. Our goals extend beyond the weekend of fun and education. For over 30 years\, the Hoes Down has generated valuable resources for local and statewide organizations working on projects which benefit sustainable agriculture and rural communities. \nThe 2023 Hoes Down program includes: \n\nLive music all day\nLocal and delicious organic food options (see the full menu here!)\nWorkshops: Learn about organic fruit trees\, grass-fed beef\, cow milking\, herbs and flowers\, pest control\, sheep shearing\, small farm equipment and more… some workshops available in Spanish!\nScheduled walking tours of Full Belly Farm\nChildren’s area with crafts\, games\, and more\nFarmers and Crafts Market with local vendors of handmade gifts\nSilent auction with unique items from local farms and artisans\n\nTo purchase tickets\, go to the Hoes Down website: https://eco-farm.org/hoes-down-harvest-festival/2023/tickets
URL:https://caff.org/event/hoes-down-harvest-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Full Belly Farm\, 16090 County Road 43\, Guinda\, CA\, 95637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T183000
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SUMMARY:South Bay Urban Grower Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be a part of a special convening to discuss this year’s advocacy successes\, and future policies and programs at the local and state level that can support food\, fiber\, and flower farmers here in the greater South Bay area. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to\, land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, and water resources. Free light dinner is included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared. \nHosted by: Veggielution & Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/south-bay-urban-grower-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Veggielution Community Farm\, 647 South King Road\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Veggielution Community Farm 647 South King Road San Jose CA 95116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=647 South King Road:geo:-121.8452984,37.341056
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T193000
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CREATED:20230914T040808Z
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SUMMARY:North Coast Grower Advocacy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be a part of a special convening to discuss this year’s advocacy successes\, and future policies and programs at the local and state level that can support food\, fiber\, and flower farmers here on the North Coast. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to\, land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, and water resources. Free light dinner is included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared. \nHosted by: North Coast Growers’ Association(NCGA)\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)\, the North Coast Agricultural Collaborative\, and the Humboldt Food Policy Council \nFeaturing special guests: Jamie Fanous\, Policy Director and Michelle Wyler\, Farm to Market Director at CAFF for a discussion and listening session about exciting happenings at the State level regarding upcoming policy directions.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/grower-advocacy-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:The Harvest Hub\, 5720 West End Road\, Bldg. 2\, Ste.1\, Arcata\, CA\, 95521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,North Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T201225
CREATED:20230925T182900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T224617Z
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SUMMARY:Butte County Farmer Advocacy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be part of a special farmer gathering at Burns Blossom Farm! This gathering will be a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. During this event\, we will share updates on 2023 policy successes for small farms and discuss 2024 policy priorities. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, climate resilience\, and water resources. Feedback from this event and similar gatherings across the state will shape CAFF’s policy agenda for the year ahead\, guiding our advocacy efforts in Sacramento and beyond\, and ensuring that we’re fighting for what matters most to you. \nFree light dinner and beverages are included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/chico-regional-farmer-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Burns Blossom Farm\, 435 W 16th St\, Chico\, CA\, 95928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Region,North Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T180000
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SUMMARY:2023 Central Coast Farmer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Aspiring and current farmers\, ranchers\, and food producers are invited to celebrate policy wins informed by you over the last two years. Contribute thought leadership on policies for 2024 and beyond\, while learning about program resources from the county and state. The intention of this event is to provide a space for convening conversations around how you can directly affect policy and systems change\, while at the same time learning about resources and opportunities available to you. The last hour will feature a networking dinner with refreshments. \nLos agricultores\, ganaderos y productores de alimentos aspirantes y actuales están invitados a celebrar los logros políticos informados por usted durante los últimos dos años. Contribuya con liderazgo intelectual sobre políticas para 2024 y más allá\, mientras aprende sobre los recursos del programa del condado y el estado. La intención de este evento es brindar un espacio para convocar conversaciones sobre cómo usted puede afectar directamente el cambio de políticas y sistemas\, y al mismo tiempo aprender sobre los recursos y oportunidades disponibles para usted. La última hora contará con una cena networking con refrigerio.
URL:https://caff.org/event/2023-central-coast-farmer-gathering/
LOCATION:Santa Ynez Grange Hall\, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave\, Los Olivos\, CA\, 93441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Central Coast
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GEO:34.6652302;-120.1156765
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20260616T201225
CREATED:20230920T213610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T222105Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego County Food Vision 2030
DESCRIPTION:Join CAFF’s Policy Co-Director Jamie Fanous at the 3rd Annual Gathering of the San Diego County Food Vision 2030. Sessions will cover current issues in our region\, as well as speak to the theme of kinship. We’re looking forward to unpacking what it means to transform ourselves and our systems with our relations as our guide.
URL:https://caff.org/event/san-diego-county-food-vision-2030/
LOCATION:California Center for the Arts\, Escondido\, 340 North Escondido Boulevard\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,SoCal
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFF":MAILTO:caff.org
GEO:33.122836;-117.085462
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=California Center for the Arts Escondido 340 North Escondido Boulevard Escondido CA 92025 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=340 North Escondido Boulevard:geo:-117.085462,33.122836
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T201225
CREATED:20230918T003203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T212617Z
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Area Grower Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be a part of a special farmer gathering in the Sacramento area at Groluv Farm in Elk Grove. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. This event will include an opportunity to tour Groluv Farm (primarily a flower farm) and participate in discussions around policy updates for small farms. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to\, sustainable pest management\, land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, and water resources. \nFree light dinner and beverages are included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared. If you are a farmer and would like compensation for travel\, please let us know.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/sacramento-area-grower-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Groluv Farm\, 9161 Bader Road\, Elk Grove\, CA\, 95624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Sacramento Valley
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTSTAMP:20260616T201225
CREATED:20230920T220252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T235636Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Harvest x CAFF Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Sierra Harvest and Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) are teaming up to get an understanding of your needs as farmers\, ranchers\, and food producers in our communities! \nThis event is an opportunity for Sierra Harvest and CAFF to understand the barriers to success and burgeoning needs of farmers in our region\, which will help shape the future of Sierra Harvest’s Farm Institute programming\, and inform state policy initiatives that CAFF will introduce/support in the next legislative cycle. \nAttendees will also learn about the CDFA 2023 California Farm to School Producer Grant which could award their operations up to $150\,000. \nJoin us for dinner\, drinks\, discussion\, networking\, and information sharing. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://caff.org/event/sierra-club-x-caff-listening-session/
LOCATION:Banner Community Guild\, 12629 McCourtney Rd\, Grass Valley\, CA\, 95949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Sacramento Valley
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFF":MAILTO:caff.org
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