Join us for a hands-on field day exploring composting systems for your farm, hosted at the Cuesta College north campus farm. Chris Thompson, renowned compost expert from Santa Barbara County and Delmar McComb, Blossoms Biodynamic Farm will discuss the intricacies of successful compost management for both small and large scale operations with a special discussion […]
Cover crops can be an effective way to address a variety of resource concerns that impact both environmental quality and tree health. They are one of the key ways to take advantage of the orchard floor and its potential to capture carbon and nutrients, and reduce their excess loss to air and water. However, the […]
Re-imagining Agriculture with Regenerative Principles and Independent, Farmer-driven Research Featuring Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Blue Dasher Farm & the Ecdysis Foundation In an increasingly complex and inter-related world, systemic challenges, such as climate change, can be daunting. Fortunately, nature–itself a highly complex web of relationships–holds answers. Likewise, farmers, those who actually tend nature, often develop valuable […]
Join us for a Taste of the Trail, hosted by the SLO Co Farm Trail on Friday February 28th from 5 - 6:30pm at Studio’s on the Park in historic downtown Paso Robles. Gather with Small Farm Conference goers to mix, mingle and share what you've learned while enjoying sips and bites from the SLO […]
Live Music! Local Food! The annual California Farm Champions Awards Ceremony! Join us for our annual celebration of California Family Farms, featuring an evening of music, dancing, drinks, a farm-fresh feast and our awards ceremony where every year our community recognizes farmers and food system advocates from across California who are contributing to a stronger […]
Join us for a free webinar series designed to help California family farmers and ranchers adapt, stay informed and keep our local food system going strong. Learn from fellow producers and from experts about the challenges facing our farms as well as strategies to stay in business, keep our crews safe and employed, and to […]
Are you a farmer interested in online sales but overwhelmed by the choices and expense of e-commerce? Join a webinar to learn about REKO - a free, simple direct-to-customer sales model managed through a closed Facebook group. You’ll hear from three farmers using this model during COVID-19. Get insights, tips, resources and ask questions for […]
The California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program aims to provide relief to small agricultural businesses that experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits […]
This event will offer an opportunity CELEBRATE BLACK FARMERS and African American Farming heritage and culture along with the harvest and bounty that they will be reaping at that time. […]
(EspaÅ„ol abajo) Join CAFF and fellow farmers for food, drinks, and conversation about current resources opportunities and programs supporting urban growers. Come ready to collaborate and be a part of […]
Join us in our next Urban Grower Alliance Gathering as we center this space to bridge the gap between FSA (Farm Service Agency) and LA based urban farmers to establish […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]