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SUMMARY:CA Small Farm Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 36th annual California Small Farm Conference is a week of learning\, inspiration and movement-building. Our hybrid conference features 60 online workshops\, interactive forums\, and in-person gatherings around the state. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer\, new to agriculture or just an advocate for local food\, there’s something for you.
URL:https://casmallconference.sched.com/#new_tab
LOCATION:Online & In-Person (various locations)
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SUMMARY:CSFC San Joaquin Valley Gathering & Small Farm Tech Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary SJV Regional Gathering. This annual event brings together farmers\, community members\, and supporters of family farms in the Central Valley. This year\, our Regional Gathering will also shine as the 2024 edition of the Small Farm Tech Expo. Immerse yourself in a day of workshops and an exposition showcasing technology tailored for small-scale farmers. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique convergence of innovation and camaraderie. \nÚnase a nosotros para un Encuentro Regional extraordinario del Valle de San Joaquin. Este evento anual reúne a agricultores\, miembros de la comunidad y partidarios de las granjas familiares en el Valle Central. Este año\, nuestro Encuentro Regional también brillará como la edición 2024 de la Small Farm Tech Expo. Sumérgete en un día de talleres y una exposición que muestra tecnología adaptada a los pequeños agricultores. No pierda la oportunidad de ser parte de esta convergencia única de innovación y camaradería. \nScroll down to RSVP! / Registrese abajo! \nEvent Highlights / Detalles del evento \n\nTech Exposition: Full day of technology exhibitions for small-scale farmers\, with more than 15 vendors & organizations including: BCS\, Farm-ng\, LiteFarm\, FarmOS\, Sutton Ag\, GrownBy\, Parabug\, FarmHand tractor\, Monarch\, Pest Wizard\, IoT4Ag\, GOAT\, CALSTART\, AltSys Solar\, California CORE and more.\nWorkshops: Dynamic activities and panels that showcase available technologies that improve farm efficiency.\nLanguage Accessibility: Spanish and Hmong interpretation will be available during the entire event.\nFarmer & buyer mixer / Mixer de agricultores y compradores\nFarm book raffle / Sorteo de libros de granja\nBreakfast\, lunch and refreshments will be provided / Se dara desayuno\, almuerzo y snacks\n\n \n \n(For free parking\, please enter parking lot B through Road 30) \n          
URL:https://caff.org/event/2024techexpo/
LOCATION:Madera Community College\, 30277 Ave 12\, Madera\, California\, 93638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Farm Conference,Tech Hub,Latinx,Central Valley
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SUMMARY:CSFC Central Coast Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Coast small farm community for a bilingual gathering at ALBA. More details about this event are coming soon!
URL:https://casmallconference.sched.com/event/1Xkip/central-coast-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:ALBA\, 1700 Old Stage Road\, Salinas\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Farm Conference,Central Coast
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SUMMARY:Direct to Consumer Flower Sales Stories Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn from Sunny Meadows Flower Farm on how their nearly 20 year old farm has successfully pursued direct to consumer avenues for some of their business revenue. They focus on flower products and ship some of them nationwide. \nSunny Meadows Flower Farm\, established in Columbus Ohio in 2006\, grows sustainable fresh cut flowers of the highest quality\, almost year-round for the wholesale\, retail\, and wedding industries. They sell dahlia tubers\, dried flowers\, wreaths\, ranunculus and anemone corms\, fresh flowers (during the season) and educational resources via their online store. They ship those products nationwide in addition to selling fresh flowers directly to consumers and businesses locally. \nLearn how SMFF has refined their practices over the years to diversify their income streams and connect with a wider audience of customers across the nation. The first forty registrants to the webinar will receive a free annual membership to Farm Common’s Farmers portal (https://farmcommons.org/product/producer-membership/). That’s a $99 value\, for free. You’ll gain access to all sorts of legal educational resources geared specifically towards farmers.
URL:https://caff.org/event/direct-to-consumer-flower-sales-stories-webinar/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:Hen & Harvest Farm - pre-order sales\, agritourism\, and self-service farm stand
DESCRIPTION:Hen & Harvest Farm is a small\, woman-owned regenerative farm in Turlock\, California\, started by Alexandria. It was created from a lifelong dream to raise food and animals in a way that works collaboratively with nature. \nAlexandria will share the strategies that have been most helpful for reaching her customers and selling online. Her market channels include online ticket sales for agritourism activities\, pre-ordering eggs and lamb\, a self-service farm stand\, and markets in her local community. Attendees will learn what software & online options Alexandria has adopted and how they benefit the management of her business. \nThe first forty registrants to the webinar will receive a free annual membership to Farm Common’s Farmers portal (https://farmcommons.org/product/producer-membership/). That’s a $99 value for free. You’ll gain access to all sorts of legal and educational resources geared specifically towards farmers. \n 
URL:https://caff.org/event/hen-harvest-farm-pre-order-sales-agritourism-and-self-service-farm-stand/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:Urban Agriculture Microgrant Virtual Information Session / Sesión Informativa Virtual Sobre Microsubvenciones
DESCRIPTION:CAFF & the Farm Service Agency will host a virtual info session for interested applicants to ask questions about the Growing Urban Agriculture Microgrant\, the online application\, and their farm projects. Join us on March 14th at 11:00 am PST by registering in advance at this link.
URL:https://caff.org/event/urban-agriculture-microgrant-virtual-information-session-sesion-informativa-virtual-sobre-microsubvenciones/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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