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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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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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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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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:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T190000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200401T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200401T173000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="CAFF":MAILTO:caff.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200229T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200229T210000
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CREATED:20191224T060044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T072353Z
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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:20200228T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200228T183000
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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:20200227T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T160000
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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:20200227T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T170000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T143000
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Farm-to-School Field Day: Farro\, Nude Oats\, Teff\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day exploring how regenerative local farming is being grown and featured in San Luis Obispo region schools on this roving\, multi-location field day. Explore a unique public private partnership with farmers at SLO City Farm\, a Farm to School lunch and Central Kitchen tour at Laguna Middle School\, and end the day learning about Organic Ancient Grain production from a mechanical engineer-turned-farmer at Kandarian Organic Farms in Los Osos. This tour is sure to offer some of California’s most unique\, innovative farming practices and systems and the practitioners bringing them to students.\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: Participants will be expected to drive themselves and carpooling options will be coordinated in advance. Attendees may join for any or all stops of this tour\, but either way RSVP is required. \n\n\nSCHEDULE:\n\n\n10 – 11:30am          Meet at City Farm (1221 Calle Joaquin\, SLO)\nNoon – 1:00pm       Laguna Middle School for farm-to-school lunch. Tour of the garden and central kitchen: 11050 Los Osos Valley Rd\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\n1:20 – 2:30 pm        Tour at Kandarian Organic Farms: 1288 2nd St.\, Baywood\, Los Osos\, CA\n\nVENUES: \nCity Farm San Luis Obispo is a 17-acre property surrounded by urban development\, owned by the City\, and managed by a non-profit under the terms of a twenty-year lease\, now in its sixth year. Tour includes visits to four subtenant parcels\, leased by independent organic farmers who sell to local restaurants\, markets and the school district\, irrigation installation half-powered by solar array\, educational gardens and field kitchen which are the site of academic credit class for Continuation High School students\, program for developmentally disabled young adults\, regular elementary school field trips\, workdays and seasonal festivals catering to the general public\, and experiments with permaculture\, no-till husbandry\, and carbon farming. \nKandarian Farms connects people to the land through real food produced on a small\, but mighty farm on the Central Coast of California. At Kandarian\, they select crops for their benefit to the earth and for their nutritional\, cultural and culinary value to humans. They grow plants\, herbs and grains that tell rich stories. Larry Kandarian has been farming for over 25 years. From mechanical engineering to the flower seed business to sustainable\, organic\, Earth-friendly farming\, he has an astonishing wealth of knowledge and is a passionate steward of the land. \n### \n\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 www.casmallfarmconference.com \n###
URL:https://caff.org/event/tour-city-farm-san-luis-obispo/
LOCATION:City Farm San Luis Obispo\, 1221 Calle Joaquin\, San Luis Obispo\, California\, 93405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T143000
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SUMMARY:Los Cinco Principios de la Salud Del Suelo
DESCRIPTION:Los agricultores en todo el mundo operan en una era de clima incierto. Los suelos sanos y vivos pueden soportar mejor la creciente demanda que les estamos imponiendo para cultivar alimentos saludables y mantener el agua y aire limpios bajo estas imposiciones climáticas. Es importante construir y mantener la salud del suelo antes de que aparezcan los síntomas del cambio climático como son las sequías o inundaciones. Los suelos saludables pueden resistir mejor estas tensiones y en algunos casos\, pueden ayudar a amortiguarlas. \nAdemás de tener impactos beneficios para el ambiente\, el manejo sustentable del suelo tiene beneficios prácticos para el agricultor. Todo esto requiere la implementación de prácticas de manejo que fortalecen el suelo como una ecología. En este día de campo\, tendremos charlas sobre los principios de la salud de suelos y las prácticas que nos ayudan a mantener la ecología y salud del suelo. \nEste día de campo incluirá presentaciones sobre: \nlos cultivos de cobertura\, la integración de animales a la operación\, las investigaciones sobre prácticas del mejoramiento del suelo y como estas prácticas ayudan con la eficiencia del riego. \nEstas prácticas ayudarán al suelo a reciclar eficientemente el agua y los nutrientes para mantener la productividad de las plantas y los animales. El retorno de las inversiones en salud del suelo dará sus frutos año tras año tras año. \nPresentando \nMartin Guerena\, Especialista en Agricultura Sostenible con el Centro Nacional de Tecnología Apropiada\, Davis CA \nAnn Baier\, Especialista en Agricultura Sostenible con el Centro Nacional de Tecnología Apropiada\, Davis CA \nNathan Harkleroad\, Director del Programa Educativo\, Asociación de Capacitación Agricultura: ALBA\, Salinas CA. \nLaura Murphy\, Soil Scientist\, Monterey County RCD \nNatalie Solares\, Ag Water Management Specialist\, Monterey County RCD \n### \nEsta capacitación es un evento especial previo a la conferencia que conduce a la 32nd Conferencia anual de California Small Farm. Para obtener más información sobre la conferencia completa\, que tendrá lugar los días siguientes\, 28 y 29 de febrero en Paso Robles\, visite http://www.casmallfarmconference.com \n### \n 
URL:https://caff.org/event/los-cinco-principios-de-la-salud-del-suelo/
LOCATION:Windrose Farm\, 5750 El Pharo Dr.\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Small Farm Conference,Central Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T110000
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SUMMARY:Tour: Small Vineyard Practices for a Hotter\, Drier Climate
DESCRIPTION:Soil health principles lie at the core of management decisions that emphasize grape quality and long term resilience for small vineyards. These practices that aim to impart beneficial qualities to soil such as water holding capacity\, infiltration\, microbial activity\, fertility and erosion control are becoming increasingly important in the face of the unprecedented challenges associated with climate change. Tablas Creek Vineyard is a pioneering 120-acre estate vineyard that has been addressing these challenges head-on. As a certified organic and biodynamic vineyard\, they continue to refine ways to make the most of on-farm and local resources using innovative approaches to dry farming\, holistic grazing management and conservation tillage practices. As part of the Cal Poly Healthy Soils Project\, Tablas Creek has been participating in a three year project to investigate the links between soil building practices such as no-till and grazing of cover crops\, and measures of soil carbon\, water holding capacity and grape quality. During the field day\, Tablas Creek vineyard managers will share lessons learned from their unique soil management strategy\, Dr. Cristina Lazcano and her research team will present some of their preliminary findings\, and Dr. Jean-Pierre Wolff of Wolff Vineyards and others will discuss the variety of ways small vineyards are balancing soil\, water\, and quality considerations in anticipation of rising peak temperatures and shrinking water supplies. \n\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
URL:https://caff.org/event/tour-small-vineyard-practices-for-a-hotter-drier-climate/
LOCATION:Tablas Creek Vineyard\, 9339 Adelaida Rd\, Paso Robles\, California\, 93446
CATEGORIES:Small Farm Conference,SoCal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200301
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SUMMARY:CA Small Farm Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:Local food\, innovation\, community roots and healthy soils—just a few of the things you’ll find growing on small farms all across California. Join us in February 2020 for the 32nd annual California Small Farm Conference where farmers\, ranchers and local food advocates gather each year to explore hot topics in sustainable agriculture\, work to bridge field and fork\, sharpen their skills\, network and give voice to those growing a more resilient food system from the soil up.
URL:https://caff.org/ca-small-farm-conference/
LOCATION:Cuesta College North County Campus\, 2800 Buena Vista Dr.\, Paso Robles\, CA\, 93446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Farm Conference,Central Coast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200228
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market Manager Training
DESCRIPTION:CA SMALL FARM PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT \nJoin the California Alliance of Farmers’ Markets at the California Small Farms Conference for a 1/2 day training\, specifically by and for Farmers’ Market Managers. The training will focus on the role of market managers\, best practices to enhance your market and increase your customer counts\, and will provide ample space for peer-to-peer learning. This training will be useful for both new and more experienced market managers. More details in development! \nTickets to this training are sold separately from the main conference. To learn more about the CA Small Farm Conference\, visit www.casmallfarmconference.org \n  \n 
URL:https://caff.org/event/farmers-market-manager-training/
LOCATION:San Luis Obispo\, CA\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Farm Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Farmers Guild & CAFF":MAILTO:evan@caff.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
CREATED:20191011T042348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191123T030250Z
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Fire Resilience: Online Class
DESCRIPTION:A hybrid online course and network dedicated to helping you farm in the face of a future with fire. \n\n\n\nJanuary 30 – March 26\, 2020 \n\n\n\n\n\nDo you want to better prepare your farm and community for fire-related risk\, and actively plan for the future collectively?   \nDrawing on decades of training small-farmers amidst climate change\, MESA in collaboration with CAFF | The Farmer’s Guild\, bring you an interactive course  that will give you the technical and theoretical toolkit needed to reduce the human\, production\, financial and legal risks from wildfires. Utilizing MESA’s Virtual Campus for Farmers along with CAFF’s in-person Town Hall meetings\, you will garner actionable solutions\, co-create fire response and prevention networks\,  and leave with an on-farm fire resilience plan to help you and your community face a future with fire. \nCourse materials are tailored to California\, but all interested farmers/ranchers in other regions are welcome to apply.
URL:https://learn.mesaprogram.org/fires/#new_tab
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Disaster Resilience
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200126
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
CREATED:20191018T234608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T234608Z
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SUMMARY:EcoFarm
DESCRIPTION:Building upon its farmer-to-farmer education model\, EcoFarm is an essential networking and educational hub for ecologically-minded farmers\, ranchers\, and all who work to support their success in growing a healthy food system and world.
URL:https://eco-farm.org/conference#new_tab
LOCATION:Asilomar Conference Grounds\, 800 Asilomar Ave.\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950
CATEGORIES:Central Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200114T210000
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SUMMARY:2020 North Bay CAFF Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating another year of local food\, sustainable agriculture and family farms! ​ \nAn annual tradition\, each January we invite our whole community to gather with local farmers and farm advocates from across the North Bay to look back on 2019\, from accomplishments to tribulations to those we’ve lost along the way\, all while planting seeds collectively for the 2020 season ahead. “CAFF” stands for Community Alliance with Family Farmers\, so bring a friend––farmers and non-farmers alike––to learn how we can all help grow a more regenerative\, just and abundant food system from the soil up. \nDinner\, drinks\, an update from our statewide organization\, and lively stories three inspiring\, local farmers. \nPotluck: please bring a dish or drink to share.
URL:https://caff.org/event/2020-north-bay-caff-annual-gathering/
LOCATION:Sebastopol Grange Hall\, 6000 Sebastopol Ave.\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200107T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T032450Z
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SUMMARY:Farming in the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:At this workshop\, you will get the latest information from California researchers\, government agency leaders\, agriculture industry professionals and innovative farmers to:\nHelp you understand how climate change will affect your farming operations\nProvide practical strategies for agriculture to thrive in a new climate reality\nExplore opportunities and resources for implementing climate strategies on farms \nTopics include:\nGrazing system strategies for drought\nSoil Health and climate adaptation: Rangelands\nVegetation management for wildfire preparedness\nPotential for carbon sequestration in riparian restoration\, and climate-adaptive restoration\nChill hours reduction impact to perennial crops\nCoping with extreme weather events\, such as heat\nPest management strategies for a changing climate\nSoil health practices and climate adaptation: Reduced tillage\nWater use efficiency: tools for optimizing water use in a drought-prone world\nSoil Health practices and climate adaptation: Cover crops
URL:https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4429010#new_tab
LOCATION:Ulatis Community Center\, 1000 Ulatis Drive\, Vacaville\, CA\, 95688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Sacramento Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191215T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
CREATED:20191204T084601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T034454Z
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SUMMARY:Conversación abierta para pequeños y medianos agricultores
DESCRIPTION:Venga ala reunión abierta de la costa central y apoye a nuestros agricultores pequeños y medianos!\n\nPequeños y medianos agricultores se enfrentan a un conjunto específico de desafíos en la costa central. Únase a la conversación sobre cómo podemos trabajar juntos para encontrar soluciones.\n​\nAlgunos de los desafíos que podríamos explorar en conversación es el (acceso a la tierra\, regulaciones\, servicios de apoyo a los agricultores\, etc.)\n​\n​### \nCAFF: Construimos sistemas sostenible de los alimentos y los sistemas agrícolas a través de programas de promoción de políticas  y programas de campo que crea más resistentes de las granjas familiares\, comunidades y ecosistemas.​ \nCon National Young Farmers Coalition and California Farmer Justice Collaborative. ​ \n\n\n\nIN ​ENGLISH:​ \nCome to the Policy Town Hall meeting in the central coast and support our small and medium farmers!\n\nSmall and medium-sized farmers face a specific set of challenges on the central coast. Join the conversation about how we can work together to find solutions.\nTalking topics we’d like to hear from farmers are:\nLack of affordable housing\naccess to land\nAccess to water\nHealth insurance\n\n​### \n​CAFF: We build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms\, communities and ecosystems.​ \nWith the National Young Farmers Coalition and California Farmer Justice Collaborative. ​ \n  \n 
URL:https://caff.org/event/conversacion-abierta-para-pequenos-y-medianos-agricultores/
LOCATION:Aromas Grange Hall\, 400 Rose Avenue Aromas\, Aromas\, CA\, 95004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Central Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191209T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
CREATED:20190330T074022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T235827Z
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SUMMARY:Small Farm Tech Expo
DESCRIPTION:Tools and technology can help farmers improve efficiency\, save labor and connect with their customers. But it seems many of the innovations taking place in agriculture today are built for large-scale production\, out of reach for many family farmers and spurring consolidation in the industry. Join us for this event showcasing what’s possible for small-acre and sustainable agriculture. From cost-effective tools to software that streamlines direct sales\, from practical tractor implements to data management to help you better understand what’s happening beneath your fields. Whether you’re growing 20 acres of row crops or just tending a quarter acre market garden\, managing a small-scale ranch or a family-owned vineyard\, come learn the latest in appropriately-scaled Ag Tech\, interact with innovators and start working smarter\, not harder.\n\nFEATURING: \n\nOn-farm tool demos\nWorkshops & Panels​\nExhibition Hall & Marketplace\nDIY Maker Space & Jerry-Rig Corner\nInnovator’s Contest\nFarmer / Techie Mixer​\n\n\nTo make sure this event best serves the needs of real-world farmers\, we’d love to hear from you: what technology would you most like to see showcased? And what on-farm challenges would you most like addressed by new innovations?
URL:https://caff.org/small-farm-tech-expo/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:North Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191208T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T000340Z
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SUMMARY:Farming in the Age of Big Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a forum and interactive conversation exploring the complex topic of Farming in the Age of Big Tech: The Digital Revolution\, Your Data & the Future of Family Farms. \nThis talk serves as the opening reception of the Small Farm Tech Expo\, which takes place the following day\, Monday the 9th\, which will focus more on practical tools and workshops for the small-scale farm. \nMechanization and the digital revolution has transformed our lives. Just as the “internet of things” has digitized everything from watches to refrigerators and mechanization has upended entire industries\, these technologies are also changing the face of agriculture. Mechanization continues to scale up\, consolidating the industry. Farm equipment is becoming increasingly digital and many new technologies collect massive amounts of data from farms and farmers\, which some say gives growers more precise control over their operations while others fear a loss of control. \nAs with other industries\, tough questions arise as these technologies zoom us into the future faster than our society can adapt. Join us to learn about the history of mechanization and more recent issues related to digital agriculture. Who owns the data collected by digital farming technologies? What kind of farming practices are encouraged by newer forms of mechanization and digital technologies? Who do these technologies leave behind? And do farmers have the right––and the abilities––to repair their digital equipment? \nAdmission will get you entry to either or both days\, Sunday evening’s Forum and/or Monday’s Expo (though no one will be turned away from the evening forum for lack of funds). Wine and other libations included. \nCome early\, between 3 and 5pm\, to check out the Expo Hall & tool display. \n$30 Admission\n$20 Student & New Farmer Discount \n \n### \nPRESENTERS: \nIldi Carlisle-Cummins is Executive Director of the California Institute for Rural Studies. She started the Cal Ag Roots Project\, a storytelling project that produces podcasts about the history of California farming. Ildi holds an M.S. in Community Development from UC Davis\, where she also worked as a researcher\, studying community food systems and California agriculture. \nLaura Mann is an Assistant Professor in the Dept of International Development and a research affiliate of the Firoz Lalji Centre for Africa. She is sociologist whose research focuses on the political economy of development\, knowledge and information and communication technologies in Africa. Before joining the LSE\, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute and at the African Studies Centre in Leiden. \nChris Bross was born in Wisconsin\, where his father worked for Allis-Chalmers\, one of the biggest manufacturers of agricultural tractors in the past century. His first job at 12 years old was working on a small local farm picking crops and going to sell at Saturday market. Now Chris manages strategic partnerships at iFixit\, creators of the free repair guide for everything\, written by everyone. iFixit is a founding member of repair.org\, leading the Right to Repair movement by authoring legislation to change state and international laws enabling the right for everyone to repair everything they own.
URL:https://caff.org/event/farming-in-the-age-of-big-tech/
LOCATION:Shone Farm\, 7450 Steve Olson Ln.\, Forestville\, CA\, 95436\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
CREATED:20191115T074256Z
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SUMMARY:Growing a Revolution: Rebuilding Urban Soil
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday December 6th\, 2019 at Three Sisters Gardens as we dig deep into soil health and learn about how we can regenerate our soil while also healing our climate and nourishing our communities! This workshop will be led by local experts and will explore how we recover our soil from the years of neglect that have left them compacted and lacking essential nutrients. \nSpecific methods we’ll be discussing together include cover cropping and no-till agriculture along with some insight into how these methods help us to remove carbon from the atmosphere to mitigate the impacts of climate change. This workshop will also include an experiential component with a field demonstration at our site on Cummins Way in West Sacramento. \nFood is free and will be provided by Indigenous chef Melissa Yringuez\, of Baa Baa’s Kitchen. While the ingredients may not consist of Native foods\, we want to honor and acknowledge that the fight for food sovereignty is one that is ongoing and a movement that we will continue to help build. \nThis event is FREE and is intended to bring together underrepresented farmers including new farmers\, socially and economically disadvantagd farmers\, minority farmers\, veteran\, and urban farmers to participate in a discussion around sustainable agricultural practices.\n700 Cummins Way\, West Sacramento\, CA 95605cl\nPlease be aware that this event is happening in December and that could mean dry or wet weather and definitely cold weather\, so please dress for those circumstances. Should there be rain we have a backup indoor location we can utilize to keep us warm and dry. Recommended clothing:\nBoots or closed toe shoes\nPants\nJacket / Rain Jacket\nA hat or beenie \nFor questions\, please email:\ninfo@3sistersgardens.com \nRegister Here! \n  \nMADE POSSIBLE BY: \nWe Grow Urban Farm \nCommunity Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) \nSacramento Food Policy Council \nJohnny’s Selected Seeds \nPlanting Justice \nAmerican Farmland Trust
URL:https://caff.org/event/6315/
LOCATION:Arthur F. Turner Community Library\, 1212 Merkley Ave.\, West Sacramento\, CA\, 95691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Sacramento Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191119T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Small Farm Food Safety Questions De-Mystified
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard conflicting information on how the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) applies to small produce farmers? \nHas a buyer asked you to be “FSMA Compliant?” Have you heard conflicting information about food safety from different people? Join the CCOF Foundation and Community Alliance with Family Farmers and the Farmers Guild (CAFF/FG) for a webinar that goes over FSMA frequently asked questions for produce growers\, as well as clears up common myths and misconceptions about small farm food safety. \nOn-farm food safety is a complicated topic that many small farmers are left to understand on their own. With the start of FSMA inspections on the largest produce farms this year\, there’s lots of talk within the produce industry about food safety. Sometimes farmers hear or are told incorrect information. \nIn this webinar we will go through the top FSMA and small-farm food safety questions we hear from farmers and provide clear\, practical\, and correct answers. We will cover food safety topics including FSMA overview information\, postharvest handling\, personnel training\, and using manure as a soil amendment. \nAmple time will be reserved for questions from the audience. \nAbout Our Speakers: \nKali Feiereisel serves as CAFF and the FG’s Senior Manager for Farmer Services. She provides food safety technical assistance to farmers as they further develop their practices to meet new requirements. In addition to her background in organic farming\, Feiereisel studied food safety\, local food systems\, and food and agriculture policy while completing her graduate degree in public health nutrition from the University of California\, Berkeley. \nREGISTER HERE! \n### \nAbout Our Partners \nUSDA NIFA: This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under award number USDA-NIFA-FSMA-2018-70020-28869.
URL:https://caff.org/event/webinar-small-farm-food-safety-questions-de-mystified/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191118T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191118T020000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T235056Z
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SUMMARY:Good Food Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us as at the 2019 Sacramento Good Food Showcase at the 3rd annual California School Food Forum. The Good Food Showcase is an interactive networking expo showcasing local food available in California. This event brings together sustainable growers and producers with institutional buyers\, food service and other community advocates. Together we are strengthening the local food market.
URL:https://caff.org/good-food-showcase/
LOCATION:Sacramento State University Union\, 6000 J St.\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sacramento Valley,Farm to Cafeteria
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191116T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T051315Z
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SUMMARY:Glamour + Grit: Art Show & CSA Fair
DESCRIPTION:The true beauty of food lies in the stories behind our meals and the people who grow it. Join us for an art show honoring women farming throughout the North Bay using a model known as CSA\, Community Supported Agriculture. Enjoy food\, wine\, the photography of Loren Hansen showcasing the beauty of these strong\, hardworking women\, and learn how you can forge a deeper relationship with the land and our farmers while bringing home the freshest\, finest\, healthiest food around. \nFree to attend. \nPlus: sign up for a winter or 2020 share of any CSA at this event and you’ll go home with a gift package featuring Davines products: all natural\, eco-conscious haircare that respects and encourages biodiversity. \nFEATURING:\n– Laguna Farm\n– Coyote Family Farm\n– Petaluma Bounty\n– Singing Frogs Farm\n– Green Star Farm\n– Tara Firma Farm\n– Bramble Tail Homestead\n– Little Moon Farm \n### \nDid you know that female producers now make up 36% of farmers in America? And that 100% of CSA farms in Sonoma County are owned or co-owned by women? It’s tough but rewarding work\, requiring both a deep appreciation for natural beauty as well as some serious grit. Thanks to ReFrame for offering these women some much deserved self-care after a long\, hard season in the field. \nThis event is brought to you by Community Alliance with Family Farmers\, ReFrame Hair Gallery & Davines and is part of the “Beauty\, from the Ground Up” campaign” promoting CSA across the country. To learn more\, visit: https://www.isustainbeauty.com/usa/
URL:https://caff.org/event/glamour-grit-art-show-csa-fair/
LOCATION:ReFrame Hair Gallery\, pin Reframe Hair Gallery 6790 McKinley St\, Ste 180\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191024T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053320
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SUMMARY:California Crunch
DESCRIPTION:Join schools\, hospitals and businesses across the state as they take a bite out of locally grown fruits and vegetables to celebrate local farmers and healthy eating. \nRegister your event and receive Crunch It Munch It stickers and the CA Crunch Guide with event tips and procurement resources.
URL:https://caff.org/gfmarketplace/ca-crunch/#new_tab
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Farm to Cafeteria
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