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SUMMARY:Organic Seed Production
DESCRIPTION:Take your seed growing to the next level! This intensive is designed for farmers who want to improve their seed production experience skills. Topics will include an in-depth look at the fundamental techniques of seed production\, including: seed crop spacing and timing\, fertility and irrigation needs\, managing self-pollinating and cross-pollinating crops\, organic disease management\, and harvest\, threshing\, cleaning and handling basics. We’ll cover crop specific seed production methods across a range of crops. In addition\, important information on selecting seed crops to maintaining healthy\, diverse crop varieties will be covered. \nThis training is a pre-conference special event leading up to the 32nd annual California Small Farm Conference. To learn more about the full conference\, taking place the following days\, Feb 28 and 29\, please visit http://www.casmallfarmconference.com
URL:https://caff.org/event/organic-seed-production/
LOCATION:Cuesta College SLO Campus\, CA-1\, Associated Students Auditorium\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Coast
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SUMMARY:Composting Systems: Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on field day exploring composting systems for your farm\, hosted at the Cuesta College north campus farm. Chris Thompson\, renowned compost expert from Santa Barbara County and Delmar McComb\, Blossoms Biodynamic Farm will discuss the intricacies of successful compost management for both small and large scale operations with a special discussion on the magic of vermiculture with Cristy Christie\, Black Diamond Vermicompost. \n### \nThis workshop is a pre-conference special event leading up to the 32nd annual California Small Farm Conference. To register for or learn more about the full conference\, taking place the following days\, Feb 28 and 29\, please visit http://www.casmallfarmconference.com \n###
URL:https://caff.org/event/composting-systems-field-day/
LOCATION:Cuesta College North County Campus\, 2800 Buena Vista Dr.\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Small Farm Conference,Central Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T140000
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SUMMARY:Tour: Weighing Cover Cropping Options in Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Cover crops can be an effective way to address a variety of resource concerns that impact both environmental quality and tree health. They are one of the key ways to take advantage of the orchard floor and its potential to capture carbon and nutrients\, and reduce their excess loss to air and water. However\, the use of cover crops is associated with some management challenges\, especially in drought-prone California. The Cal Poly lemon orchard recently began a set of trials using drought tolerant cover crops and cover crop mixes as part of the 2019 CDFA Healthy Soils Program. Over the course of the project\, Dr. Charlotte Decock and the project team will be monitoring soil carbon content and greenhouse gas emissions\, as well as investigating the costs and tradeoffs associated with cover crop management. During the field day\, Dr. Decock\, Hilary Philips\, and Cal Poly students will use hands-on soil testing methods to demonstrate the links between cover crops and a suite of important soil properties. The Cal Poly team will facilitate a discussion of management strategies and considerations for incorporating cover crops into an orchard system\, and the possibility of combining cover crops with amendments such as mycorrhizal fungi or compost. Funding programs for these practices\, both from NRCS and CDFA\, will also be discussed. \nFEATURING:\nCharlotte Decock\, Soil Scientist\, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo\nHilary Phillips\, District Conservationist\, USDA-NRCS San Luis Obispo\nJohnny Rosecrans\, Crops Technician and Orchard Manager\, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo \nThis field day is a pre-conference special event leading up to the 32nd annual California Small Farm Conference. To learn more about the full conference\, taking place Feb 28 and 29\, please visit www.casmallfarmconference.com \n 
URL:https://caff.org/event/tour-weighing-cover-cropping-options-in-orchards/
LOCATION:San Luis Obispo\, CA\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T193000
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SUMMARY:Science & the Transformation of Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Re-imagining Agriculture with Regenerative Principles and Independent\, Farmer-driven Research \nFeaturing Dr. Jonathan Lundgren\, Blue Dasher Farm & the Ecdysis Foundation \nIn an increasingly complex and inter-related world\, systemic challenges\, such as climate change\, can be daunting. Fortunately\, nature–itself a highly complex web of relationships–holds answers. Likewise\, farmers\, those who actually tend nature\, often develop valuable insights working within the complexity of agriculture. Cultivating a more resilient\, regenerative agriculture will require a deeper awareness of and appreciation for lessons of the “field” and those who work it. \nThis lecture will explore the role of cutting-edge science in addressing problems faced by farmers\, ranchers and bee keepers through applied ecological research\, guided citizen science\, innovative partnerships and peer-to-peer learning. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Lundgren is an agroecologist and entomologist\, Director of the ECDYSIS Foundation\, and CEO for Blue Dasher Farm. Lundgren’s research and education programs focus on assessing the ecological risk of pest management strategies and developing long-term solutions for regenerative food systems. \nSuggested donation of $5 to $10 at the door. First come\, first serve. \nBrought you by Cal Poly Center for Sustainability \n### \nThis talk is a pre-conference special event leading up to the 32nd annual California Small Farm Conference. To learn more about the full conference\, taking place the following days\, Feb 28 & 29 in Paso Robles\, please visit http://www.casmallfarmconference.com
URL:https://caff.org/event/drjonathanlundgren/
LOCATION:San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens\, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd.\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Small Farm Conference,Central Coast
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SUMMARY:Taste of the Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Taste of the Trail\, hosted by the SLO Co Farm Trail on Friday February 28th from 5 – 6:30pm at Studio’s on the Park in historic downtown Paso Robles.\n\nGather with Small Farm Conference goers to mix\, mingle and share what you’ve learned while enjoying sips and bites from the SLO Co Farm Trail\, featuring local farms\, ranches and artisan food makers.\n\nContinue your conversations around the art gallery or over dinner at one of the many fantastic downtown restaurants within walking distance of Studio’s on the Park.\n\nFree and open to registered Conference Attendees. RSVP required. Space limited.\n  \n### \n\nStudios on the Park is a nonprofit open studios art center in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles featuring six studios with 15 working artists\, four galleries and a fine craft and fine art gift store.\n\nFARMstead andthe SLO Co Farm Trail is as a way to promote locally grown & locally made products through pop-up workshops; getting people out to the farms\, ranches & production facilities where our food is being grown & made.\n\n###\n\n\n\n###
URL:https://caff.org/event/taste-of-the-trail/
LOCATION:Studios on the Park\, 1130 Pine St.\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Farm Conference,Central Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200229T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200229T210000
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SUMMARY:Agrarian Lovers Ball
DESCRIPTION:Live Music! \nLocal Food! \nThe annual California Farm Champions Awards Ceremony! \nJoin us for our annual celebration of California Family Farms\, featuring an evening of music\, dancing\, drinks\, a farm-fresh feast and our awards ceremony where every year our community recognizes farmers and food system advocates from across California who are contributing to a stronger local food economy\, promoting food justice and empowering a new generation of agrarians. \n~
URL:https://caff.org/ca-small-farm-conference/agrarianloversball/
LOCATION:Cuesta College North County Campus\, 2800 Buena Vista Dr.\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Farm Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200401T160000
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SUMMARY:Farming During COVID: A Webinar Series on Adapting to Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar series designed to help California family farmers and ranchers adapt\, stay informed and keep our local food system going strong. Learn from fellow producers and from experts about the challenges facing our farms as well as strategies to stay in business\, keep our crews safe and employed\, and to continue growing healthy food for our communities\, come what may.\n\nWEEK ONE: MARKET INSTABILITY\, CREATIVE SOLUTIONS\n\nWe’re kicking off this series by digging into the quickly shifting food marketplace\, from restaurant closures to a surge in CSA sign-ups to the latest tools for online ordering\, delivery and e-commerce.\nThis series will be crafted based on your feedback\, questions and interest. Please fill out the short survey below to register for this webinar.
URL:https://caff.org/event/farming-during-covid-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Disaster Resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200527T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200527T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T222128Z
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SUMMARY:Reko Rings Basics: Online Farm Sales (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer interested in online sales but overwhelmed by the choices and expense of e-commerce? Join a webinar to learn about REKO – a free\, simple direct-to-customer sales model managed through a closed Facebook group. You’ll hear from three farmers using this model during COVID-19. Get insights\, tips\, resources and ask questions for starting your own REKO ring. \nAGENDA \n• What is REKO? A quick intro and demo by Linda Easton (CA) \n• Getting Started: Lessons from REKO Denver by Traci Mitchell (CO) \n• Gaining Momentum: Lessons from REKO Ozaukee by Vanessa M. Quiñones (WI) \n• Going Solo: Adapting REKO for a single farm by Cole Mazariegos-Anastassiou (CA) \n• Presenter Q&A moderated by Sara Bernal\, Center for Land Based Learning (CA) \n• **OPTIONAL** Post-webinar Q&A continuation with fellow participants moderated by Community Alliance with Family Farmers \nRegistration here for the webinar \nFor questions or comments\, please contact Michelle Wyler at michelle@caff.org
URL:https://caff.org/event/reko-rings-basics-online-farm-sales-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Farm to Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="CAFF":MAILTO:caff.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T035615Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: GO-Biz CA Small Agricultural Business Drought & Storms/Flood Relief Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:The California Small Agricultural Business Drought & Flood Relief Grant Program aims to provide relief to small agricultural businesses that experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits due to drought or flood conditions. \nCAFF is serving as a contracted Technical Assistance Provider to help interested applicants apply to the program. We will review the application eligibility\, technology requirements\, applications steps\, and required documentation. There will be time allotted for Q&A. A complete agenda will be sent in advance to registered participants. \nPlease make sure to check the eligibility criteria in advance on the program website (select Drought or Flood as there are differences)\, and come prepared with your questions. \nhttps://cadroughtfloodrelief.com/ \nThis event is hosted in English and will be recorded. Every effort will be made to ensure that the recording is translated for the addition of Spanish subtitles later and will live on the CAFFFlix Youtube page during the open enrollment period (August 31-Oct 31). \nIf you or someone you know needs Spanish TA\, please share the contact information below: \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSi usted o alguien que conoce necesita asistencia técnica en español\, comparta la información de contacto a continuación: \nAsistencia Técnica en español: \nStephanie Stevens \n(Pronombres: ella) \nGerente Senior de Programas\, Negocios e Innovación \nLínea directa (831) 271-5076 \nEmail: stephanie@cafarmlink.org \nCaliforniafarmlink.org \n  \nTessa Salzman (ella)\nContratista con CAFF\n¿Has sido afectado por una inundación o una sequía? Solicita ayuda aquí.\n(707) 845-5846 (WhatsApp\, mensajes\, llamadas)
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-go-biz-ca-small-agricultural-business-drought-stormsflood-relief-grant-program#new_tab
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Disaster Resilience,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="CAFF":MAILTO:caff.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T130000
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SUMMARY:AAFC Watermelon Celebration : Food\, Family\, Fun on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:This event will offer an opportunity CELEBRATE BLACK FARMERS and African American Farming heritage and culture along with the harvest and bounty that they will be reaping at that time. In addition to celebrating we hope to allow farmers the opportunity to tell their stories and share knowledge and experience with one another and the community. There will also be an opportunity for everyone in attendance to buy local produce from Black Farmers including fresh fruit and vegetables as well as eggs. \nAAFC is currently engaged in a planning process to envision the future of both the organization and its programming and is prioritizing the community in Fresno – that means YOU – in this planning process. \nWe hope this event will allow AAFC to share its history/herstory as well as where the organization is at currently (its existing projects/programs) and also for you to provide feedback on this as well as what you envision for how you would like to engage with AAFC\, their beginner farmer training program as well as the demonstration farm site. \nThis event is being hosted by the African American Farmers of California and is the second of a series of events that are part of our California Department of Food and Agriculture Beginner Farmer and Farm Worker Training Program Planning Grant (link). \nFor more info please email : rasheed [at] caff.org \n 
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aafc-watermelon-celebration-food-family-fun-on-the-farm-tickets-698712075627?aff=ebdsoporgprofile#new_tab
LOCATION:AAFC Demonstration Farm\, 7160 W California Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 93706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T200000
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SUMMARY:CAFF x The Inland Empire Fall 2023 Gathering
DESCRIPTION:(Espańol abajo) \nJoin CAFF and fellow farmers for food\, drinks\, and conversation about current resources opportunities and programs supporting urban growers. Come ready to collaborate and be a part of building a stronger network of agriculturalist in the Inland Empire with our host partners Ecological Agriculture Training Center\, Growing Roots\, Riverside Food Systems Alliance and the Riverside Food Hub. Spanish translation will be provided \n+ Free Food & Drinks! \nÚnase a CAFF y a otros agricultores para disfrutar de alimentos\, bebidas y conversar sobre oportunidades de recursos y programas que apoyan a los productores urbanos. Prepárese para colaborar y ser parte de la construcción de una red más sólida de agricultores en Inland Empire con nuestros socios Ecological Agriculture Training Center\, Growing Roots\, Riverside Food Systems Alliance y Riverside Food Hub. Se proporcionará traducción al español. \n+ ¡Comida y bebidas gratis!
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/caff-x-the-inland-empire-fall-2023-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Ecological Agriculture Training Cultural Center\, 3954 Old Hammer Rd\, Norco\, CA\, 92860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T120140
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T040132Z
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SUMMARY:CAFF x Los Angeles Growers Alliance Fall 2023 Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our next Urban Grower Alliance Gathering as we center this space to bridge the gap between FSA (Farm Service Agency) and LA based urban farmers to establish programs\, incentives\, and technical support for the greater urban agriculture community. Our program is not exclusive to urban growers although we are intentional about holding space for farmers and emerging growers of all capacities in LA County. This is part of a collaborative effort between Farm Service Agency (FSA)\, Los Angeles Food Policy Council (LAFPC)\, Sustainable Economic Enterprise of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)\, & Community Alliance with Family Farmers.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/caff-x-los-angeles-growers-alliance-fall-2023-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Avenue 33 Farms\, 264 E 33rd Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T190000
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SUMMARY:Yolano Regional Farmer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be a part of a special farmer gathering at Lockewood Acres! This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. During this event\, we will share updates on 2023 policy successes for small farms and discuss 2024 policy priorities. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to\, sustainable pest management\, land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, and water resources. \nFree light dinner and beverages are included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/solano-regional-farmer-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Lockewood Acres\, 7781 Locke Rd\, Vacaville\, CA\, 95688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T200000
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SUMMARY:North Bay Farmer Listening Session 2023
DESCRIPTION:Every year CAFF invites farmers to join us for a casual conversation about your biggest challenges\, concerns\, and ideas to improve our food and agricultural system and better support your farm. Feedback from this event and similar gatherings across the state will shape CAFF’s policy agenda for the year ahead\, guiding our advocacy efforts to make sure that we’re fighting for what matters most to you. \nFood and beverages provided. \nThis event is free and open to farmers and anyone professionally working in agriculture. \nNo policy experience required; just honest feedback and genuine stories from the field. \n### \nYou can also share your perspective through CAFF’s online survey here. \nLearn more about CAFF’s policy positions\, past and present\, here.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/north-bay-farmer-listening-session-2023/
LOCATION:FEED Cooperative\, 5400 Old Redwood Hwy N.\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T090000
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SUMMARY:BIFS: Marketing Direct to Consumer and Communicating your Farm’s Ecological Farming Practices
DESCRIPTION:Come join Community Alliance with Family Farms at Tenderly Rooted (Biggs\, CA) to learn from owner Kaben Kramer about building out a Direct to Consumer (DTC) market for your valued product. Topics to be covered include working out the logistics of DTC (branding\, barcoding\, shipping\, legal requirements\, etc.) to help enable your product to reach your customer base. Focusing on marketing your ecological farming practices\, Cassi Crowley of NicNut Farms will also be joining us to give her talk on climate smart farming and the how-to’s on building resilience on your farm. Both will have booths set up for attendees to see packing\, cross-selling\, merchandising\, and the like for their respective products. In addition\, Grace Perry\, CAFF’s Organic Certification Specialist\, will provide information about organic transition/certification resources. \nDirections: We recommend using the following GPS coordinates rather than entering the street address listed above when using Google Maps: 39°23’23.9″N 121°38’04.1″W \nWritten directions forthcoming.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/bifs-marketing-direct-to-consumer-and-communicating-your-farms-ecological-farming-practices#new_tab
LOCATION:Tenderly Rooted Farm\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Farm to Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T220000
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SUMMARY:Hoes Down Harvest Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Hoes Down Harvest Festival is dedicated to honoring and promoting the knowledge of agricultural arts and sustainable rural living through inspiration and education. Our goals extend beyond the weekend of fun and education. For over 30 years\, the Hoes Down has generated valuable resources for local and statewide organizations working on projects which benefit sustainable agriculture and rural communities. \nThe 2023 Hoes Down program includes: \n\nLive music all day\nLocal and delicious organic food options (see the full menu here!)\nWorkshops: Learn about organic fruit trees\, grass-fed beef\, cow milking\, herbs and flowers\, pest control\, sheep shearing\, small farm equipment and more… some workshops available in Spanish!\nScheduled walking tours of Full Belly Farm\nChildren’s area with crafts\, games\, and more\nFarmers and Crafts Market with local vendors of handmade gifts\nSilent auction with unique items from local farms and artisans\n\nTo purchase tickets\, go to the Hoes Down website: https://eco-farm.org/hoes-down-harvest-festival/2023/tickets
URL:https://caff.org/event/hoes-down-harvest-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Full Belly Farm\, 16090 County Road 43\, Guinda\, CA\, 95637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T120140
CREATED:20230914T034941Z
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SUMMARY:South Bay Urban Grower Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be a part of a special convening to discuss this year’s advocacy successes\, and future policies and programs at the local and state level that can support food\, fiber\, and flower farmers here in the greater South Bay area. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to\, land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, and water resources. Free light dinner is included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared. \nHosted by: Veggielution & Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/south-bay-urban-grower-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Veggielution Community Farm\, 647 South King Road\, San Jose\, CA\, 95116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T120140
CREATED:20230914T040808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T233352Z
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SUMMARY:North Coast Grower Advocacy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be a part of a special convening to discuss this year’s advocacy successes\, and future policies and programs at the local and state level that can support food\, fiber\, and flower farmers here on the North Coast. This event will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to\, land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, and water resources. Free light dinner is included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared. \nHosted by: North Coast Growers’ Association(NCGA)\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)\, the North Coast Agricultural Collaborative\, and the Humboldt Food Policy Council \nFeaturing special guests: Jamie Fanous\, Policy Director and Michelle Wyler\, Farm to Market Director at CAFF for a discussion and listening session about exciting happenings at the State level regarding upcoming policy directions.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/grower-advocacy-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:The Harvest Hub\, 5720 West End Road\, Bldg. 2\, Ste.1\, Arcata\, CA\, 95521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,North Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T120140
CREATED:20230925T182900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T224617Z
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SUMMARY:Butte County Farmer Advocacy Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to be part of a special farmer gathering at Burns Blossom Farm! This gathering will be a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow farmers\, land stewards\, and food leaders to discuss both success and barriers the agricultural community faces. During this event\, we will share updates on 2023 policy successes for small farms and discuss 2024 policy priorities. Some important topics for discussion may include but are not limited to land access\, food hubs\, farm cooperatives\, climate resilience\, and water resources. Feedback from this event and similar gatherings across the state will shape CAFF’s policy agenda for the year ahead\, guiding our advocacy efforts in Sacramento and beyond\, and ensuring that we’re fighting for what matters most to you. \nFree light dinner and beverages are included and pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough food is prepared. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/chico-regional-farmer-gathering#new_tab
LOCATION:Burns Blossom Farm\, 435 W 16th St\, Chico\, CA\, 95928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Region,North Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T180000
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SUMMARY:2023 Central Coast Farmer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Aspiring and current farmers\, ranchers\, and food producers are invited to celebrate policy wins informed by you over the last two years. Contribute thought leadership on policies for 2024 and beyond\, while learning about program resources from the county and state. The intention of this event is to provide a space for convening conversations around how you can directly affect policy and systems change\, while at the same time learning about resources and opportunities available to you. The last hour will feature a networking dinner with refreshments. \nLos agricultores\, ganaderos y productores de alimentos aspirantes y actuales están invitados a celebrar los logros políticos informados por usted durante los últimos dos años. Contribuya con liderazgo intelectual sobre políticas para 2024 y más allá\, mientras aprende sobre los recursos del programa del condado y el estado. La intención de este evento es brindar un espacio para convocar conversaciones sobre cómo usted puede afectar directamente el cambio de políticas y sistemas\, y al mismo tiempo aprender sobre los recursos y oportunidades disponibles para usted. La última hora contará con una cena networking con refrigerio.
URL:https://caff.org/event/2023-central-coast-farmer-gathering/
LOCATION:Santa Ynez Grange Hall\, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave\, Los Olivos\, CA\, 93441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Central Coast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20260407T120140
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T222105Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego County Food Vision 2030
DESCRIPTION:Join CAFF’s Policy Co-Director Jamie Fanous at the 3rd Annual Gathering of the San Diego County Food Vision 2030. Sessions will cover current issues in our region\, as well as speak to the theme of kinship. We’re looking forward to unpacking what it means to transform ourselves and our systems with our relations as our guide.
URL:https://caff.org/event/san-diego-county-food-vision-2030/
LOCATION:California Center for the Arts\, Escondido\, 340 North Escondido Boulevard\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,SoCal
ORGANIZER;CN="CAFF":MAILTO:caff.org
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