Save the date for the 37th annual California Small Farm Conference, a week of learning, inspiration and movement-building for anyone involved in local food, sustainable agriculture, and small farms. Our hybrid conference features over 60 online workshops and in-person gatherings at multiple venues around the state.
Date: March 8, 2025 Location: Bryte Culinary Arts Facility, West Sacramento ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Cost: $55 (includes lunch & garden tour) Join us for a one-day, hands-on workshop designed for home gardeners, urban growers, and anyone interested in expanding their edible landscape. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just getting started, […]
CAFF has partnered with Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition to create a food safety curriculum that is geared towards small farmers. We are piloting the training in California on March 12th and 13th.
Tillage in Small-Scale Annual Cropping Systems: Balancing Farmer Wellbeing and Soil Health Date: March 12, 2025⏰ Time: 1 – 4:30 PMLocation: Yagi Sisters Farm, SebastopolCost: Free Join North Coast Soil Hub, UCCE, CAFF, and Yagi Sisters Farm for a hands-on workshop exploring tillage in diversified annual cropping systems. This event will highlight the balance between […]
Cover Crop Field Day Date: March 13, 2025⏰ Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: 1102 S Pine St, Madera, CA 93637 Join CAFF and Madera/Chowchilla RCD for a Regenerative Almond Systems Field Day! This event will feature Andrew Carroll of EcoThrive Farm Management and will focus on managing cover crops and soil health with an […]
Strategies for Drought Resilient Agriculture This FREE workshop will bring together leading experts to address the challenges of drought and climate change impacting our region. You'll gain valuable insights into: Understanding the impacts of drought and climate change: Learn about current conditions and future projections. Building soil health and water retention: Discover the benefits of cover crops […]
Date & Time: Saturday, April 26th, 10 AM - 1 PM Location: Aunty Der’s Farm – 6874 E Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Event Description:Join us for a special farm tour at Aunty Der’s Farm and celebrate the grand opening of her strawberry farmstand! This exciting event will be led by Der Yang Moua, who […]
Join us for a free, in-person event at Machado Family Farms to explore the benefits of cover cropping and integrated grazing in walnut orchards. This hands-on tour will provide valuable insights into soil health, beneficial insect activity, and sustainable farming practices. What to Expect: Learn about grazable cover crop mixes and how they support soil […]
Grazing in Vineyards at Honig Vineyard and Winery March 27, 2025 9:30am – 12:30pm Join us for a free in-depth discussion on how grazing can benefit your operation! Hear from industry experts, researchers, experienced growers, and grazing operators about the science, best practices, and logistics of vineyard grazing. What to Expect: Latest Research by Tommy Fenster […]
Free Workshop! This workshop will provide an overview of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and how it is being implemented in Butte County. Slideshow presentation followed by community roundtable discussion. Food provided! Taco bar with vegetarian and gluten free options. Let's talk groundwater sustainability! Please RSVP to cheetah@caff.org or by texting 530-558-5046 (include your […]
Estan invitados al taller de Tecnologia organizado por CAFF y Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA). SESION 1 - DOMINE SU CELULAR Abril 4 5 - 7 PM - Redacte correos electronicos - Escanee y envie documentos desde su celular Los talleres se daran en persona en la ciudad de Fresno, 100% en español. Se dara cena. […]
Join us for a free in-person event with Boone Orchards! We will have guest speaker(s) sharing the ongoing concerns associated with honeybee colony collapse. Impacts to stakeholders on both sides of the issue Apiaries/Farmers. Honey bees are not only an important pollinator service for almond producers but for an array of other fruit and vegetable […]
Estan invitados al taller de Tecnologia organizado por CAFF y Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA). SESION 2 - ORGANICE SUS DOCUMENTOS Abril 11 5 - 7 PM - Cree y edite documentos en su celular y computadora - Firme documentos desde su celular Los talleres se daran en persona en la ciudad de Fresno, 100% en […]
Billion Blossoms is a celebration of local farmers, rural culture, and Redlands in full bloom! It's a... Farm-forward fundraiser that supports farmer-facing organizations A THANK YOU to all of our community members who wanted to see agritourism in Redlands A day of shared farm experiences, farm exploration, and FUN for your families and friends!
Join the USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center on April 16th from 3-4PM PST for our webinar, Agriculture Technologies for Small and Mid-Sized Farms. This webinar will feature speakers Gabe Youtsey, Chief Innovation Officer with University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, BreAnn Brown, Principle Advisor with LARTA Institute, and Maria Ridoutt-Orozco, Small Farm Technology […]
This event is meant to help farmers understand what the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is, how it works in Yolo County, and what to be on the look-out for in the years to come. Our speakers include: Annie Main, Good Humus Farms Rich Collins, Collins Farm Conor Higins, Yolo RCD Mobile Irrigation Lab Kristen […]
Estan invitados al taller de Tecnologia organizado por CAFF y Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA). SESION 3 - CREE LA IDENTIDAD DE SU NEGOCIO Abril 18 5 - 7 PM - Cree su perfil en Google Business - Taller de fotografia para productos agricolas Los talleres se daran en persona en la ciudad de Fresno, 100% […]
Join us for a free in-person event with Reamer Farms! See first-hand how drones are used for beneficial insect releases! Reamer Farms will demonstrate a release of these natural enemies, including predatory mites and green lacewings and how food sprays can be used to encourage natural enemy activity. Jaclyn Bennett from Parabug will perform […]
Join the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) & CAFF to continue our CA Agriculture & A New White House discussion from the 2025 Small Farm Conference. We will be joined once again by NSAC's Policy Director Mike Lavender to discuss updates on what the current Administration's federal funding freezes mean for California's small-scale farmers, immigration […]
Strawberry Stand Grand Opening & Farm Tour at Aunty Der’s Farm Join us for a special in-person event celebrating the grand opening of Aunty Der’s strawberry farmstand in Fresno! Farmer Der Yang Moua will guide attendees through a tour of her farm, share her experience accessing state and federal grant programs, and offer insights on […]