Attendees will get introduced to Side Hill Citrus, a certified organic farm that grows mandarins and lemons. Rich Ferreira, the farm owner, and others working on and with the farm will describe the challenges of managing gophers. Then Dr. Roger Baldwin with UCCE will talk about control techniques for burrowing rodents, including gophers and voles and other vertebrate […]
Join UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety on Thursday, June 12th at 10 am to learn how leaders in the agricultural workplace can prepare and respond to immigration enforcement. The primary audience is crew leaders and frontline supervisors. The webinar will be in Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation. This webinar will not […]
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement (OPPE) are partnering to host a Small Farmer & Rancher Creating Your Business Identify Virtual Workshop. The virtual workshop will cover information on: • Creating a profile on Google Business • Leveraging ecosystems to […]
Managers and employees, learn how to: * Plan and prepare * Establish private and public spaces * Know your constitutional rights * Find professional legal advice
Please join CAFF, Riverside RCD, and Inland Empire RCD on the evening of Wednesday, July 16th, as we speak about the basics of Organic and Small Farm Marketing and present CCOF’s latest resource, the “Small Organic Farmer Marketing Toolkit”. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, digital marketing, email marketing, designing a […]
Join us for wood-fired pizza, beverages, and an evening of honest conversation about SGMA (the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act), what it means for small farms, and what to watch out for in years ahead. Speakers include: Judith Redmond, Full Belly Farm How SGMA affects your water access Barriers and risks for small farmers How groundwater […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting Saturday, July 19th, 2025 1062 Martin Ave, Fresno, CA⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM After an incredible first year with over 500 attendees, we’re back and bigger than ever! This year’s event blends sweet summer fun with a deeper look at agriculture, workforce development, and career […]
This free webinar seeks to highlight technical assistance and resources available to support small-scale farmers navigating changes posed by SGMA implementation.
Join us for a Community Meeting and Resource Workshop to reflect on a decade of collaborative, community-based work to build groundwater sustainability in the Santa Rosa Plain and Petaluma Valley. Local leaders and experts will share the progress made since the formation of our Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and highlight the valuable work underway to understand, protect, […]
Join CAFF for our annual Summer Soirée at beautiful Full Belly Farm in the Capay Valley. Enjoy a farm-fresh dinner, local wines, craft beers, live music, and a spirited auction—all in support of the farmers who nourish us. Together, we can defend family farms and build a stronger, more just food system.
Join CAFF and representatives of the California Farmer Relief Fund (formerly known as the California Family Farmer Emergency Fund) to learn more about the new grant application portal, eligibility requirements for the California Underserved Small Producer (CUSP) Program, documentation quality, and to get connected with technical assistance providers if need be! Click here to register […]
Join CAFF for free dinner and discussion on what policy change you’d like to see to better support your farm or ranch. Stick around for grant application support for up to $20k from the CUSP Program. Every year CAFF fights for CUSP, which provides state funding for up to $20k grants to farmers who have […]
Join us and celebrate local organic agriculture! The San Diego Region Organic Conference at San Marcos Community Center will take place from 9:30am-3pm on Friday, September 26th. Light breakfast, coffee, and lunch will be provided. Click here to register for the conference. We ask that you register by September 18th so we can estimate the […]
Are you thinking about the future of your farm and who will continue to steward it? Join American Farmland Trust’s California team for a virtual information session to learn about resources and technical assistance available to start your succession planning journey. California experts will share their insights on the process from a financial, legal and […]
Sonoma County farmers, join us for a round robin session exploring current and OPEN grant, program and resource opportunities related to well and water management, water efficiency and conservation. Hear […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. The regional festival is […]
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). Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88293007897?pwd=aQaOF6hrkKwCJWexZjl2C4i5bNdSXr.1 Passcode: 776844 OTP offers at least $30,000 in direct funding plus technical assistance to help California farmers cover the costs and challenges of certification. Applications […]
Are you a grower with questions about... Food safety? Transitioning to organic? Value-added products? Websites and e-commerce? Marketing? Join CAFF's Farmer Services Office Hours! Get 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 […]
Fresh produce, good food, familiar faces. A reminder of what local agriculture can look like in the middle of Los Angeles.
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 […]
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 […]
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. Learn how to […]
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 […]