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 due to drought or flood conditions. CAFF is serving as a contracted Technical Assistance Provider to help interested applicants apply to the program. We will […]
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. In addition to celebrating we hope to allow farmers the opportunity to tell their stories and share knowledge and experience with one another and the […]
(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 building a stronger network of agriculturalist in the Inland Empire with our host partners Ecological Agriculture Training Center, Growing Roots, Riverside Food Systems Alliance and […]
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 programs, incentives, and technical support for the greater urban agriculture community. Our program is not exclusive to urban growers although we are intentional about holding […]
Join us to be a part of a special farmer gathering at Lockewood Acres! This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, land stewards, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. During this event, we will share updates on 2023 policy successes for small farms […]
Every year CAFF invites farmers to join us for a casual conversation about your biggest challenges, concerns, and ideas to improve our food and agricultural system and better support your farm. Feedback from this event and similar gatherings across the state will shape CAFF's policy agenda for the year ahead, guiding our advocacy efforts to […]
Come join Community Alliance with Family Farms at Tenderly Rooted (Biggs, CA) to learn from owner Kaben Kramer about building out a Direct to Consumer (DTC) market for your valued product. Topics to be covered include working out the logistics of DTC (branding, barcoding, shipping, legal requirements, etc.) to help enable your product to reach […]
The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is dedicated to honoring and promoting the knowledge of agricultural arts and sustainable rural living through inspiration and education. Our goals extend beyond the weekend of fun and education. For over 30 years, the Hoes Down has generated valuable resources for local and statewide organizations working on projects which benefit […]
Join us to be a part of a special convening to discuss this year’s advocacy successes, and future policies and programs at the local and state level that can support food, fiber, and flower farmers here in the greater South Bay area. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, land […]
Join us to be a part of a special convening to discuss this year’s advocacy successes, and future policies and programs at the local and state level that can support food, fiber, and flower farmers here on the North Coast. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, land stewards, and […]
Join us to be part of a special farmer gathering at Burns Blossom Farm! This gathering will be a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, land stewards, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. During this event, we will share updates on 2023 policy successes for small farms […]
Aspiring and current farmers, ranchers, and food producers are invited to celebrate policy wins informed by you over the last two years. Contribute thought leadership on policies for 2024 and beyond, while learning about program resources from the county and state. The intention of this event is to provide a space for convening conversations around […]
Join CAFF's Policy Co-Director Jamie Fanous at the 3rd Annual Gathering of the San Diego County Food Vision 2030. Sessions will cover current issues in our region, as well as speak to the theme of kinship. We’re looking forward to unpacking what it means to transform ourselves and our systems with our relations as our […]
Join us to be a part of a special farmer gathering in the Sacramento area at Groluv Farm in Elk Grove. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, land stewards, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. This event will include an opportunity to […]
Sierra Harvest and Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) are teaming up to get an understanding of your needs as farmers, ranchers, and food producers in our communities! This event is an opportunity for Sierra Harvest and CAFF to understand the barriers to success and burgeoning needs of farmers in our region, which will help shape the future […]
La 9ª conferencia anual Creciendo Juntos Conferencia de Agricultor Latino se celebrará los dÃas 1 y 2 de noviembre en el Valle Central de California. El primer dÃa de la conferencia incluirá presentaciones técnicas en el Robert Cabral Ag Center. Seguiremos con el segundo dÃa en el campo, tomaremos un autobus para pasar el dia […]
Terms like "carbon farming," "sustainable agriculture," and "regenerative" are used a lot these days, but what do they really mean? What practices do they refer to and what impacts do these terms have? In recent years, many have begun attempting to distill "regenerative" into specific definitions, policies and certifications. In this public forum, aimed primarily […]
We invite you to join us for a very special evening at the Aromas Grange in Aromas. Gather in community to honor ancestors, celebrate those that have passed, and share blessings with the living alongside farmers and community members. Through the changing of the seasons and tilling of fields, farmers are deeply tied to cycles […]
Concerned about increased energy costs on your farm or business? You may benefit from the State of California’s GoGreen Business Energy Financing program, which offers support for small and medium-sized businesses in California to invest in energy-saving building retrofits and installations, including pump motors, refrigeration, and horticultural lighting. Look online for a comprehensive list of […]
We are excited to invite you to the relaunch of the Small Farm Tech Expo, an event co-hosted by CAFF and UC ANR, where we delve into the world of ag technologies tailored for small-scale farms. The following technology categories will be highlighted: weed management, irrigation, small robots (electric carts, semi-autonomous tractors, etc), cold storage, […]