Join us for an extraordinary SJV Regional Gathering. This annual event brings together farmers, community members, and supporters of family farms in the Central Valley. This year, our Regional Gathering will also shine as the 2024 edition of the Small Farm Tech Expo. Immerse yourself in a day of workshops and an exposition showcasing technology […]
Join the Central Coast small farm community for a bilingual gathering at ALBA. More details about this event are coming soon!
Join us to learn from Sunny Meadows Flower Farm on how their nearly 20 year old farm has successfully pursued direct to consumer avenues for some of their business revenue. They focus on flower products and ship some of them nationwide. Sunny Meadows Flower Farm, established in Columbus Ohio in 2006, grows sustainable fresh cut […]
Hen & Harvest Farm is a small, woman-owned regenerative farm in Turlock, California, started by Alexandria. It was created from a lifelong dream to raise food and animals in a way that works collaboratively with nature. Alexandria will share the strategies that have been most helpful for reaching her customers and selling online. Her market […]
CAFF & the Farm Service Agency will host a virtual info session for interested applicants to ask questions about the Growing Urban Agriculture Microgrant, the online application, and their farm projects. Join us on March 14th at 11:00 am PST by registering in advance at this link.
Join CAFF (Community Alliance with Family Farmers) at Heartwood Farm in Linden, CA to hear farmers Franz Eilers and Emma Wade discuss making on-farm compost. Through their involvement with the Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education (SARE) Grant Program, they have implemented whole farm cycling of nutrients and carbon using orchard waste. We will also be […]
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming workshop on symphylan management. This event promises a deep dive into effective pest control strategies with insights from leading agricultural experts. Joining us will be Jess Arnsteen, Culinary Farm Manager at Long Meadow Ranch, Jim Leap, former UC Santa Cruz Farm Manager, and Ellie Andrews from UCCE […]
Farmers and growers - join us for an informative session on programs and resources available through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Regional staff from both FSA and NRCS will provide presentations on federal programs and services. Urban farmers will be able to ask questions, provide feedback, and […]
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 […]