Cooling Unit Workshop
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 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 agrícolas. ¿Eres un agricultor con ideas para la legislatura estatal? ¡Queremos escucharlos! Venga a hablar con nosotros sobre el trabajo político de la Alianza Comunitaria con Agricultores Familiares (CAFF). Además, hablaremos un poco sobre las becas para la asistencia de […]
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 temperatures, and other “climate extremes”. Learn how Vitis and Ovis integrate ducks in their vineyard and orchards, their strategies for water capture and water use […]
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 the value of food grown in the Central Valley, ensuring more of it is sold locally. With your involvement, we can create a powerful marketing […]
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 of the series, designed for farmers, to introduce CAFF's online Farmer Funding Database grant resource tool and our CUSP Drought Relief grants. Register here to […]
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 RSVP 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 […]
Are you a farmer looking to access grants and resources to support your operation? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to bridge the gap in grant opportunities, especially for underrepresented communities like our Southeast Asian (SEA) farmers. At a recent F3 Partner Gathering, LeeXeng from Fresno BIPOC Produce shared, “My people are always the […]
Calling CA’s urban growers! CAFF will be distributing another round of $10K microgrants to growers throughout California, funded by CDFA and USDA. These microgrants will provide funds for projects that may need financial support to implement and are rooted in community-focused food production. Priority being given to operations led by and/or serve historically underserved urban […]
Are you hoping to improve your marketing techniques and see an increase in your online sales for your CSA business? We'll present several educational materials and various options to support your goals in this CSA Ideas Lab session. Bring your questions for a robust discussion of sales approaches! The CSA Innovation Network has an e-commerce […]
*ESPAÑOL ABAJO* The Organic Transition Learning Day is designed to empower small-scale and BIPOC farmers in the Central Valley by providing them with the knowledge and resources needed to transition to organic farming. This event aims to create an inclusive environment where farmers can explore the benefits of organic practices, gain insights from experienced practitioners, […]