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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/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897
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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/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T140000
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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/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farmer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T153000
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farmer Services
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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/2025-11-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farmer Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="CAFF":MAILTO:caff.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T153000
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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/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farmer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T150000
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SUMMARY:Fuegos Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Fresh produce\, good food\, familiar faces. A reminder of what local agriculture can look like in the middle of Los Angeles.
URL:https://caff.org/event/fuegos-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Fuegos Argentinean Restaurant\, 3957 S Western Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T160000
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SUMMARY:Small Farm Tech Expo
DESCRIPTION:This annual gathering is a full-day\, hands-on event where you’ll see tools in action\, learn what others are using\, and bring home ideas you can actually put to work. Whether you’re growing 20 acres of row crops or just tending a quarter acre market garden\, managing a small-scale ranch or a family-owned vineyard\, come learn the latest in appropriately-scaled Ag Tech\, interact with innovators and start working smarter\, not harder. \nWhat’s happening at the Expo? \nAGTECH DEMO + TRADESHOW: Walk around\, talk to people\, get your hands on equipment and software before you ever think about buying anything. This year\, we will have two dedicated spaces: one for software and one for hardware technologies. \nTWO WORKSHOP TRACKS – DIGITAL & HARD TECH: Curious to learn more about marketing & sales tools\, satellite imaging or agrivoltaics? We got you covered. At the Tech Expo\, we will have sessions on: \n\nLeveraging digital tools for farm marketing & sales\nHow satellite imaging is being used in agriculture today\nNew Equipment Lending Library in Fresno — what you can borrow & how\nElectric equipment on the farm: tractors & more\nSolar pumping & refrigeration\nAnd more. Full agenda on the “Schedule” tab above!\n\nOther event details\nAttendance at the Tech Expo is free\nSpanish Interpretation will be available / El evento tendra interpretacion en español\nEnjoy lunch with locally-sourced products\nRaffles at the end of the event!
URL:https://caff.org/tech-expo/#new_tab
LOCATION:UC Merced Conference Center\, 5200 N. Lake Road\, Merced\, CA\, 95343\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T131500
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T163000
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SUMMARY:How You Tell the Story of Your Farm: In-Person Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to craft a compelling farm story that connects with customers and buyers in this marketing skills workshop. You’ll workshop your own elevator pitch with hands-on feedback from panelists and peers\, leaving with polished messaging you can use immediately on your website\, social media\, and in sales conversations. Facilitated by Judith Redmond (Full Belly farm) and Gisele Herren (Vitis & Ovis Farm). \nFarmboy Organics will share how they built their social media presence and refined their marketing messaging. Fruitqueen will explain what wholesalers look for in farm pitches and what makes farms stand out in a competitive market. \nSpace is limited to 12 participants. Please only sign up for the workshop if you are a farmer or rancher. \nFunding for this workshop comes from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Organic Transition Pilot Program and a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service.
URL:https://caff.org/event/how-you-tell-the-story-of-your-farm-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:Glide Ranch\, 36355 Russell Blvd\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region,Sacramento Valley,Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T131500
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T120000
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SUMMARY:Farmer Financial 201 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Farmer Financial 201 Training by Good Roots in February. Sponsored by CAFF.  \nThree sessions on Mondays in February—the 9th\, 16th\, and 23rd from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\, with special consideration for farmers transitioning to organic. \nThis FREE educational series is worth over $4\,000! To register for this series\, please email Grace at grace[at]caff.org. \nSession 1 – Review Basics\, Build Budget from Historical Data\, and Monthly Budget (with Sarah Hyde)\nZoom Session 1: Monday\, Feb 9\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives: \n\nReview the fundamentals of Profit + Loss statements and Chart of Accounts to ensure accurate financial tracking.\nAnalyze historical P+L data to build a realistic annual budget and derive monthly budget goals for cash flow management.\nPractice creating a monthly budget model based on historical data through a guided exercise and homework assignment. If you didn’t do this in 101 sessions we’ll spend time on this together!\nUnderstand the reconciliation process and its importance in maintaining reliable financial records using tools like QuickBooks Online.\n\nSession 2 – Balance Sheet\, Opportunity/Debt\, Amortization\, Cash Flow Forecast (with Lindsey Sorah)\nZoom Session 2: Monday\, Feb 16\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives:\n \n\nBuild Balance Sheet accounts and a debt schedule to understand debt’s impact on cash flow and net profit.\nLearn to develop a preliminary 13-week cash flow forecast to manage short-term-these were topics we ran out of time in 101 sessions to cover in depth.\nTroubleshoot and correct Balance Sheet errors to ensure accurate representation of farm financial health.\nLearn to create a debt schedule and understand the differences between accrual and cash accounting for debt management.\nIncorporate monthly debt service into a 13-week cash flow forecast to plan for financial obligations.\nEvaluate opportunity versus debt using a Return on Investment (ROI) tool and project loan impacts through an amortization homework exercise.\n\nSession 3 – Key Financial Ratios and Peer Benchmarking (with Sarah Hyde)\nZoom Session 3: Monday\, Feb 23\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives:\n \n\nIdentify key financial ratios (KPIs) and their role in assessing farm profitability and operational efficiency.\nCompare farm performance to peer benchmarks to understand healthy financial ratios for vegetable farms.\nDevelop management strategies using historical data\, including sales trends and weekly labor/sales goals\, to maintain profitability.\nEstablish a financial management routine to transition into a confident farm business owner and project manager.\n\nAll sessions include Q&A time. Attendees should plan on 1+ hour per week outside of sessions and office hours to complete homework.
URL:https://caff.org/event/farmerfinancial201/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farmer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T131500
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T120000
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SUMMARY:Farmer Financial 201 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Farmer Financial 201 Training by Good Roots in February. Sponsored by CAFF.  \nThree sessions on Mondays in February—the 9th\, 16th\, and 23rd from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\, with special consideration for farmers transitioning to organic. \nThis FREE educational series is worth over $4\,000! To register for this series\, please email Grace at grace[at]caff.org. \nSession 1 – Review Basics\, Build Budget from Historical Data\, and Monthly Budget (with Sarah Hyde)\nZoom Session 1: Monday\, Feb 9\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives: \n\nReview the fundamentals of Profit + Loss statements and Chart of Accounts to ensure accurate financial tracking.\nAnalyze historical P+L data to build a realistic annual budget and derive monthly budget goals for cash flow management.\nPractice creating a monthly budget model based on historical data through a guided exercise and homework assignment. If you didn’t do this in 101 sessions we’ll spend time on this together!\nUnderstand the reconciliation process and its importance in maintaining reliable financial records using tools like QuickBooks Online.\n\nSession 2 – Balance Sheet\, Opportunity/Debt\, Amortization\, Cash Flow Forecast (with Lindsey Sorah)\nZoom Session 2: Monday\, Feb 16\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives:\n \n\nBuild Balance Sheet accounts and a debt schedule to understand debt’s impact on cash flow and net profit.\nLearn to develop a preliminary 13-week cash flow forecast to manage short-term-these were topics we ran out of time in 101 sessions to cover in depth.\nTroubleshoot and correct Balance Sheet errors to ensure accurate representation of farm financial health.\nLearn to create a debt schedule and understand the differences between accrual and cash accounting for debt management.\nIncorporate monthly debt service into a 13-week cash flow forecast to plan for financial obligations.\nEvaluate opportunity versus debt using a Return on Investment (ROI) tool and project loan impacts through an amortization homework exercise.\n\nSession 3 – Key Financial Ratios and Peer Benchmarking (with Sarah Hyde)\nZoom Session 3: Monday\, Feb 23\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives:\n \n\nIdentify key financial ratios (KPIs) and their role in assessing farm profitability and operational efficiency.\nCompare farm performance to peer benchmarks to understand healthy financial ratios for vegetable farms.\nDevelop management strategies using historical data\, including sales trends and weekly labor/sales goals\, to maintain profitability.\nEstablish a financial management routine to transition into a confident farm business owner and project manager.\n\nAll sessions include Q&A time. Attendees should plan on 1+ hour per week outside of sessions and office hours to complete homework.
URL:https://caff.org/event/farmerfinancial201/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farmer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:Working with Wholesale Buyers: A Marketing Workshop for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for farmers and ranchers who are currently selling or interested in selling wholesale. Click here to sign up and receive the webinar link. \n\nLearn how to effectively communicate your farm’s availability to wholesale buyers in this interactive virtual workshop. Whether you’re new to wholesale or looking to improve your buyer relationships\, this session will help you create clear\, professional availability lists and marketing materials that make it easy for buyers to say yes. \nFacilitated by Judith Redmond (Full Belly Farm) and Gisele Herren (Vitis & Ovis Farm)\, this workshop features insights from buyers\, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what wholesale buyers actually need from farmers. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nFrom the Buyer’s Perspective: \n\nHow new farmers can get their foot in the door with wholesale accounts\nWhat information buyers need to place orders confidently\nHow buyers evaluate pricing\, product quality\, consistency\, and communication reliability\nPreferred formats\, frequency\, and communication styles for availability lists\n\nPractical Skills: \n\nHow to create effective availability lists\nDeveloping point-of-purchase materials\nPricing strategies for wholesale success\nMaking your farm easy to buy from\n\nWorkshop Structure\nThis hands-on workshop includes: \n\nPanel presentations from Spork Food Hub and the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op\nReal farmer examples\nSmall group discussions around how to price and develop wholesale marketing materials\nTemplates and resources you can use immediately\n\nWhat to Bring\nCome prepared to work! Not a must\, but you can get more out of this workshop if you have ready: \n\nA draft list of crops you plan to sell this season\nYour current or previous season’s pricing (if available)\nAny existing availability lists\, order sheets\, or point-of-purchase materials you’ve used\n\nJoin us for free by RSVPing on our Action Network page. \nFunding for this workshop comes from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Organic Transition Pilot Program and a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service.
URL:https://caff.org/event/working-with-wholesale-buyers-a-marketing-workshop-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farm to Market,Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:2026 California Small Farm Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 38th annual gathering\, a week of learning\, inspiration and community featuring over 50 online workshops followed by a dozen in-person events around the state. Whether you’re a beginning farmer or a seasoned grower\, a local food advocate or a farmers market manager\, you’ll find something here for you. Check out the full program at https://caff.org/conference2026/ for dates and locations.
URL:https://caff.org/conference2026/#new_tab
LOCATION:Hybrid: Online + In-person\, various locations statewide
CATEGORIES:Small Farm Conference,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Farmer Financial 201 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Farmer Financial 201 Training by Good Roots in February. Sponsored by CAFF.  \nThree sessions on Mondays in February—the 9th\, 16th\, and 23rd from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\, with special consideration for farmers transitioning to organic. \nThis FREE educational series is worth over $4\,000! To register for this series\, please email Grace at grace[at]caff.org. \nSession 1 – Review Basics\, Build Budget from Historical Data\, and Monthly Budget (with Sarah Hyde)\nZoom Session 1: Monday\, Feb 9\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives: \n\nReview the fundamentals of Profit + Loss statements and Chart of Accounts to ensure accurate financial tracking.\nAnalyze historical P+L data to build a realistic annual budget and derive monthly budget goals for cash flow management.\nPractice creating a monthly budget model based on historical data through a guided exercise and homework assignment. If you didn’t do this in 101 sessions we’ll spend time on this together!\nUnderstand the reconciliation process and its importance in maintaining reliable financial records using tools like QuickBooks Online.\n\nSession 2 – Balance Sheet\, Opportunity/Debt\, Amortization\, Cash Flow Forecast (with Lindsey Sorah)\nZoom Session 2: Monday\, Feb 16\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives:\n \n\nBuild Balance Sheet accounts and a debt schedule to understand debt’s impact on cash flow and net profit.\nLearn to develop a preliminary 13-week cash flow forecast to manage short-term-these were topics we ran out of time in 101 sessions to cover in depth.\nTroubleshoot and correct Balance Sheet errors to ensure accurate representation of farm financial health.\nLearn to create a debt schedule and understand the differences between accrual and cash accounting for debt management.\nIncorporate monthly debt service into a 13-week cash flow forecast to plan for financial obligations.\nEvaluate opportunity versus debt using a Return on Investment (ROI) tool and project loan impacts through an amortization homework exercise.\n\nSession 3 – Key Financial Ratios and Peer Benchmarking (with Sarah Hyde)\nZoom Session 3: Monday\, Feb 23\, 2026 9 – 12 am PST\nKey learning objectives:\n \n\nIdentify key financial ratios (KPIs) and their role in assessing farm profitability and operational efficiency.\nCompare farm performance to peer benchmarks to understand healthy financial ratios for vegetable farms.\nDevelop management strategies using historical data\, including sales trends and weekly labor/sales goals\, to maintain profitability.\nEstablish a financial management routine to transition into a confident farm business owner and project manager.\n\nAll sessions include Q&A time. Attendees should plan on 1+ hour per week outside of sessions and office hours to complete homework.
URL:https://caff.org/event/farmerfinancial201/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farmer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T120000
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SUMMARY:SGMA & Cover Crop Farmer Session
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to farmers and focuses on practical\, on-farm approaches to groundwater management and cover cropping. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and RSVP required via our event page on Action Network. \n  \nFarmers Colin Muller (M Three Ranches) and Rich Collins (The Collins Farm) will share results from recent trials of low-biomass winter cover crops planted in furrow bottoms. They’ll talk through what worked\, and how these practices fit into real row-crop systems. \nLearn more about the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act from speakers including Judith Redmond (Full Belly Farm) and how current groundwater policies affect your operations. \nEligible farmers may receive a free 36-inch soil probe. Probes are available to qualifying operations (generally farms of 200 acres or less). Farmers can stop by the side table during the event to check eligibility and complete required paperwork. Supplies are limited. \nThis event is hosted by CAFF and funded by the California Department of Water Resources’ Underrepresented Communities\, California Tribes\, and Small Farmers Groundwater Technical Assistance Program.
URL:https://caff.org/event/sgma-cover-crop-field-day/
LOCATION:Glide Ranch\, 36355 Russell Blvd\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Region,Sacramento Valley
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-week webinar series designed to help farmers transition to certified organic production. Each session is held weekly on Wednesdays\, featuring a 75-minute presentation and discussion\, followed by optional office hours for deeper conversation and one-on-one support. \nRegister for free via our event link at Action Network to receive webinar access and information. \nThis series is intended for farmers preparing to transition to organic certification\, in the process of transitioning\, or strengthening their organic management systems. Sessions will cover key aspects of the transition process—from certification requirements and recordkeeping to building soil health\, pest management\, and marketing organic products. \nPresenters include UC ANR Farm Advisors\, nonprofit agricultural professionals\, organic inspectors\, and experienced organic producers. Webinar recordings will be available on YouTube after the series. CCA and PCA Continuing Education Units have been applied for.\n*Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program\, but it is not required. \nEach session will include Spanish and Hmong interpretation.\nCada taller incluirá interpretación simultánea al español.\nYog koj hais lus Hmoob\, caw kog tuaj koom lub rooj cob qhia txog kev ua teb (thamabxaj) organic\, peb txhais ua lus Hmoob thiab. \n\nThis webinar series is made possible through funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) State Organic Program\, the CDFA Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability\, and the United States Department of Agriculture Transition to Organic Partnership Program (USDA TOPP). \nSchedule and Topics:\n\nWeek 1 – January 14\nFarmer Perspectives on Transitioning to Organic\nIntroduction to the series and a farmer panel on why go organic\, challenges\, and lessons learned.\nSpeakers: Molly Nakahara\, Education Manager at The CCOF Foundation \nWeek 2 – January 21\nSteps to Organic Certification\nCertification process overview\, developing your Organic System Plan (OSP)\, and key recordkeeping requirements.\nSpeakers: Katharina Ullmann\, UC Organic Agriculture Institute and Grace Jackson\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nWeek 3 – January 28\nOrganic Markets and Marketing\nUnderstanding organic markets\, pricing\, and how to identify your buyers.\nSpeakers: To be announced\n \nWeek 4 – February 4\nAllowed Inputs and Materials and Biodiversity Conservation\nDetermining what products are allowed and what input records to keep. Farm practices that maintain and improve biodiversity and natural resources.\nSpeakers: Jamie Collins\, Owner of Serendipity Farms and Organic Inspector and Jo Ann Baumgartner\, Executive Director of Wild Farm Alliance \nWeek 5 – February 11\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 1: Soil life\nManaging soil life\, fertility and nutrients using organic practices.\nSpeakers: Joji Muramoto\, CE Extension Specialist with UC Cooperative Extension and Scott Park\, Farmer of Park Farming Organics \nWeek 6 – February 18\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 2: Soil amendments\nUsing organic amendments to build soil health\nSpeakers: Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 7 – February 25\nBuilding Soil Health in Transitioning Soils Part 3: Cover Crops\nSelecting species\, seeding rates\, and integrating cover crops into nutrient management.\nSpeakers: Sarah Light\, Agronomy Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 8 – March 4\nManaging Pests and Diseases Organically\nPrevention-based strategies and approved materials for pest management.\nSpeakers: Eric Middleton\, Integrated Pest Management Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Margaret Lloyd\, Small and Organic Farms Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension \nWeek 9 – March 11\nManaging Weeds Without Herbicides\nEcological and mechanical weed control approaches for organic systems.\nSpeakers: Matt Fatino\, Subtropical Crop Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension and Tong Zhen\, Graduate student at UC Davis \nWeek 10 – March 18\nPreparing for Organic Inspection\nWhat to expect during an inspection and tips from producers and inspectors.\nSpeakers: Megan Robertson\, Owner of Alluvial Organics and Organic Inspector and Tom Page\, Owner of Page’s Organics Farm and Organic Inspector \n(Additional farmer speakers and CEU details forthcoming.)
URL:https://caff.org/event/transition-to-organic-webinar-series/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Latinx,Farmer Services
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