Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites you to a free, in-person event with Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company in Fairfield, CA. At this Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) field day, we will discuss key integrated pest management practices for organic and sustainable farms, including demos on how to set […]
Review with us a new booklet on Fire and Food Safety we just produced with funding through the Local Food Safety Collaborative! Afterwards, participate in a discussion with agricultural producers and technical assistance providers regarding the most recent research and tools for remediation and mitigation regarding wildfire and food safety.
DÃa de Campo en MAAHS Farms con CAFF Fecha: Viernes 14 de junio de 2024 – 9 am Ubicación: MAAHS Farms – 22570 E. Parlier Ave Reedley, CA 93654 Únase a nosotros en MAAHS Farms para un dÃa lleno de aprendizaje y comunidad. En colaboración con Sequoia Insectary, comenzaremos el dÃa explorando técnicas innovadoras para […]
Join the Community Alliance with Family Farmers for a crucial webinar featuring insights from Pilz Produce and Lincoln High School Farm. This session focuses on the successes of two Fuels Reduction and Wildfire Resilience projects in Placer County, showcasing how effective management and community collaboration can significantly mitigate wildfire risks. Farmers, ranchers, students, and community […]
Join Regeneración, SSRF and CAFF on Sunday, June 23rd for an all day workshop. We will collaboratively assemble a Cool bot cooling unit and host a buyer panel at Maritza Farm in Hollister. To register please click here.
Join us as we come together to learn about Oaxacan farming practices directly from farmer, Miguel Avendaño Reyes. Miguel who is from the Zapotec region of Oaxaca, Mexico. Miguel will take us through plant varieties, growing methods and other considerations during our time together. English and Hmong translation will be provided from the original Spanish […]
Join CAFF's Ecological Farming Program for our monthly office hours! This is a great opportunity for growers to engage directly with our experts in a relaxed and open setting. Whether you have questions about ecological pest management, soil health, grant opportunities, or other farming concerns, we're here to help. Details: When: Last Thursday of every […]
Elderberries offer farmers an opportunity to diversify both the landscape and their farm offerings. At this interactive workshop, with a focus on food safety best practices, you’ll learn about harvesting, post-harvest handling, and processing elderberries on a small scale; and the types of equipment you can use for these processes. Experts in food safety from […]
¡Únase a nosotros para aprender más sobre las ventas a las escuelas! En este taller repasaremos lo que son las ventas a las escuelas y como entrar a este mercado. Join CAFF's Farm-to-School Workshop to learn more about farm-to-school sales! We will give an overview of the farm-to-school landscape and discuss how to create and […]
In this session you will learn more about the current groundwater basin conditions, get a tour of the new Sonoma County Groundwater Data Dashboard, learn how the well monitor sounder device works and how to submit information to the online portal and more. If you already track water levels and are interested in submitting data, […]
A farm-to-table benefit for regenerative agriculture, local food & family farms, featuring dinner, live music & more! Hosted at Full Belly Farm in Guinda, CA.
Take your seed-saving and on-farm breeding skills to the next level with our upcoming workshop! This event, taught by Kristyn Leach of Second Generation Seeds and Samantha Hilborn-Naluai of Rodale Institute, New Mexico, is a must for any farmer looking to enhance their expertise. This workshop is designed for farmers with some background in seed […]
Join us for our weekly drop-in funding office hours, where you can ask questions about using the CAFF Farmer Funding Database or applying for the Fall 2024 CUSP Drought Relief […]
La Alianza Comunitaria de Agricultores de California te invita a una conversación sobre las pólizas agrÃcolas. ¿Eres un agricultor con ideas para la legislatura estatal? ¡Queremos escucharlos! Venga a hablar […]
Join us for a walking tour of Vitis and Ovis Farm, a highly diversified regenerative farm in the Capay Valley, followed by an open discussion about adaptations to drought, extreme […]
Join us to learn more about the F3 Local Marketing Campaign and discover how you can play a vital role in its success. We’re building a brand that will elevate […]
Join AIM and our partners as we explore various topics to support small farms, ranches, food businesses, and artisans over the next few months. Join us for the first webinar […]
Every year CAFF invites farmers to join us for a casual conversation about challenges, concerns, and ideas to improve our food and agricultural system and to better support your farm. Feedback from this event will shape CAFF's policy agenda for the year ahead, guiding our advocacy efforts to make sure that we're fighting for what […]
Are you looking to develop your business management skills to grow your operation? In this workshop local rancher, Rizpah Bellard, will present on the fundamentals of managing a successful agricultural business. The topics may include business plan development, taxes and documenting costs of production and revenue generation. Please complete the RSVPÂ in order to attend, your […]
(Español abajo) Every year CAFF invites farmers to join us for a casual conversation about challenges, concerns, and ideas to improve our food and agricultural system and to better support your farm. Feedback from this event will shape CAFF's policy agenda for the year ahead, guiding our advocacy efforts to make sure that we're fighting […]