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SUMMARY:Organic Transition Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about transitioning your farm to certified organic? Join CAFF staff for weekly office hours throughout October to learn more about the new Organic Transition Program (OTP). \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897?pwd=aQaOF6hrkKwCJWexZjl2C4i5bNdSXr.1 \nPasscode: 776844 \nOTP offers at least $30\,000 in direct funding plus technical assistance to help California farmers cover the costs and challenges of certification. Applications are open September 24 – October 24\, 2025\, in English and Spanish. \nOffice hours are an opportunity to: \n\n\nGet your questions about the application process answered \n\n\nLearn about available financial and technical assistance \n\n\nFind out if your farm is eligible \n\n\nHear tips and resources for navigating certification
URL:https://caff.org/event/organic-transition-office-hours/2025-10-01/
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SUMMARY:Cooperation on Tap - Gold Vibe Brewery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Good Vibes at Gold Vibe!  We’re brewing up an evening that’s part happy hour\, part happy community\, lots of fun and fizzy connections\, sparkling conversation – and a whole lot of Co-op love. We’re celebrating Co-op Month and all the cooperators who make the magic happen every day at The Patch (that’d be YOU)! \nKick things off at 5:30pm with an exclusive Tour of the Kombuchary. \n\nTour Tickets HERE\n\n$10 from every ticket will be donated to the Community Alliance with Family Farmers. \nThen\, starting at 6:30pm\, say cheers with our PatchWorks Nonprofit Neighbors\, take a shot at our raffle and soak up the amazing things happening in our awesome community! And don’t be tardy to the party: First round is on us! The first 50 guests to arrive will score a free drink token. \nClink. Drink. Connect. See you there! \nP.S. Register below for an extra entry into our raffle. (But FYI\, you’ve got to be present to win!)
URL:https://www.goldvibe.com/products/gold-vibe-brewery-tour
LOCATION:Gold Vibe Kombuchary\, 12615 Charles Dr\, Grass Valley\, CA\, 95945\, United States
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SUMMARY:Organic Transition Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about transitioning your farm to certified organic? Join CAFF staff for weekly office hours throughout October to learn more about the new Organic Transition Program (OTP). \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897?pwd=aQaOF6hrkKwCJWexZjl2C4i5bNdSXr.1 \nPasscode: 776844 \nOTP offers at least $30\,000 in direct funding plus technical assistance to help California farmers cover the costs and challenges of certification. Applications are open September 24 – October 24\, 2025\, in English and Spanish. \nOffice hours are an opportunity to: \n\n\nGet your questions about the application process answered \n\n\nLearn about available financial and technical assistance \n\n\nFind out if your farm is eligible \n\n\nHear tips and resources for navigating certification
URL:https://caff.org/event/organic-transition-office-hours/2025-10-08/
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SUMMARY:Open Farms\, Open Tables Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On October 10th\, we cordially invite you to join Community Alliance with Family Farmers at Pajaro Pastures\, an ecological ranch in the beautiful Pajaro Valley in Corralitos\, CA. Enjoy dinner on the farm by renowned Chef Jessica Yarr\, featuring locally-grown products by the farmers of our region\, locally crafted libations\, and a farm tour with the farmer himself—all in support of those who nourish us. 
URL:https://caff.org/openfarmdinner/
LOCATION:Pajaro Pastures\, Corralitos\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Organic Transition Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about transitioning your farm to certified organic? Join CAFF staff for weekly office hours throughout October to learn more about the new Organic Transition Program (OTP). \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897?pwd=aQaOF6hrkKwCJWexZjl2C4i5bNdSXr.1 \nPasscode: 776844 \nOTP offers at least $30\,000 in direct funding plus technical assistance to help California farmers cover the costs and challenges of certification. Applications are open September 24 – October 24\, 2025\, in English and Spanish. \nOffice hours are an opportunity to: \n\n\nGet your questions about the application process answered \n\n\nLearn about available financial and technical assistance \n\n\nFind out if your farm is eligible \n\n\nHear tips and resources for navigating certification
URL:https://caff.org/event/organic-transition-office-hours/2025-10-15/
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SUMMARY:Día De Esperanza Organic Agriculture Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Esperanza Community Farms is thrilled to announce Día de Esperanza Organic Agriculture Festival\, planned for Saturday and Sunday\, October 18 and 19\, 2025 in Watsonville\, California.\nThe regional festival is a celebration of the organic farming that surrounds the central coast valleys. It will offer delicious\, educational and interactive experiences to celebrate the rich and growing industry. \nThe event features: \n\nLocal Organic Farmers Market\nVegan and Vegetarian food options and dishes made with locally sourced organic ingredients.\nEducational and Interactive Experiences including farm tours\, information tables\, demonstrations.\nActivities and Entertainment a day of fun for the entire family with carnival games\, arts and crafts\, pumpkin patch\, live music and community bike ride!\n\nTickets are free at the Eventbrite link.
URL:https://caff.org/event/dia-de-esperanza-organic-agriculture-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Esperanza Community Farms\, 275 Lee Road\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region,Central Coast
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SUMMARY:Farmer Services Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Are you a grower with questions about… \n\nFood safety?\nTransitioning to organic?\nValue-added products?\nWebsites and e-commerce?\nMarketing?\n\nJoin CAFF’s Farmer Services Office Hours! \nGet real-time support from CAFF’s Farmer Services team to discuss food safety compliance\, organic certification and record-keeping\, value-added products and regulation\, digital technology\, and grant funding available to small-scale growers working on these topics. \nTakes place every Monday from 3:30-4:30 PM on Zoom (with the exception of Mondays that fall on federal holidays). \nJoin us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88386524057
URL:https://caff.org/event/farmer-services-office-hours/2025-10-20/
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SUMMARY:Organic Transition Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about transitioning your farm to certified organic? Join CAFF staff for weekly office hours throughout October to learn more about the new Organic Transition Program (OTP). \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897?pwd=aQaOF6hrkKwCJWexZjl2C4i5bNdSXr.1 \nPasscode: 776844 \nOTP offers at least $30\,000 in direct funding plus technical assistance to help California farmers cover the costs and challenges of certification. Applications are open September 24 – October 24\, 2025\, in English and Spanish. \nOffice hours are an opportunity to: \n\n\nGet your questions about the application process answered \n\n\nLearn about available financial and technical assistance \n\n\nFind out if your farm is eligible \n\n\nHear tips and resources for navigating certification
URL:https://caff.org/event/organic-transition-office-hours/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897
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SUMMARY:Farmer Services Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Are you a grower with questions about… \n\nFood safety?\nTransitioning to organic?\nValue-added products?\nWebsites and e-commerce?\nMarketing?\n\nJoin CAFF’s Farmer Services Office Hours! \nGet real-time support from CAFF’s Farmer Services team to discuss food safety compliance\, organic certification and record-keeping\, value-added products and regulation\, digital technology\, and grant funding available to small-scale growers working on these topics. \nTakes place every Monday from 3:30-4:30 PM on Zoom (with the exception of Mondays that fall on federal holidays). \nJoin us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88386524057
URL:https://caff.org/event/farmer-services-office-hours/2025-10-27/
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