Community Alliance with Family Farmers

Exploring California’s New Agritourism Rules + On-Farm Stays
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join us for a free webinar with Hipcamp, CAFF (Community Alliance with Family Farmers), and the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust exploring California’s evolving agritourism landscape—and what it means for farmers and ranchers.
Date: April 29 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM PT
We’ll cover:

What’s changing in California’s agritourism rules
How farmers and landowners are earning additional income through hosting small-scale camping
Logistics and liability coverage related to hosting campers on agricultural properties
Key considerations for safety and guest experience

This session is designed for farmers, landowners, and organizations supporting agricultural communities.
👉 Register here! https://hipcamp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__E8HG25pTpytTR5Le6N2lg#/registration
Can’t attend live?
Register anyway and we’ll send the recording.
We hope you can join us!

Webinar: Exploring California’s New Agritourism Rules + On-Farm Stays
2026-04-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
Join us for a free webinar with Hipcamp, CAFF (Community Alliance with Family Farmers), and the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust exploring California’s evolving agritourism landscape—and what it means for farmers and ranchers.
We’ll cover:
– What’s changing in California’s agritourism rules
– How farmers and landowners are earning additional income through hosting small-scale camping
– Logistics and liability coverage related to hosting campers on agricultural properties
– Key considerations for safety and guest experience
This session is designed for farmers, landowners, and organizations supporting agricultural communities.
👉 Register here! https://hipcamp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__E8HG25pTpytTR5Le6N2lg#/registration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we’ll send the recording.
We hope you can join us!

Howl & Harvest Farm to Table Dinner
2026-05-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Coyote Family Farm, 3662 Lichau Rd, Penngrove, CA, 94951, United States
You are warmly invited to Howl & Harvest — an intimate farm-to-table dinner at Coyote Family Farms in the heart of Sonoma County.
Join us for a small and intentional afternoon: a guided tour through organic fields of flowers, fruit, and vegetables; appetizers and a seated dinner crafted from the bounty of local farms and ranches; wine, beer, and libations from our region’s finest producers; live music and the particular pleasure of a long table in a working barn, surrounded by those who share your commitment.

Technology Workshop for Farmers Series / Taller de Tecnologia para Agricultores
2026-06-17 14:30 - 17:00 | CVIIC, 5014 E University Ave, Fresno, CA, 93727, United States
Join CAFF for a free three-part Technology Workshop for Farmers! This hands-on series will help you master your smartphone, organize your documents, and build your business identity online.
Sessions will be held on June 17, June 24, and July 1 from 2:30–5pm at 5014 E University Ave, Fresno, CA 93727. Attendance at all three classes is required. Space is limited, and food and drinks will be provided.
Register by June 16th via this form to secure your spot. For questions, call Richard (CAFF) at 559-232-7587.
Some tips for the workshop:
If you own a laptop or tablet, can you please bring it to the workshop? Make sure you know your computer and email passwords.

CUSP Drought 2026 Webinar - Basic Info & How to Apply
2026-06-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
In this webinar we will go over the basic requirements and how to apply to our upcoming CUSP Drought 2026 round, opening 7/1/26. We will discuss commonly asked questions, walk through making an online account in our grant portal, discuss the application, and answer any questions you have! Join us by clicking here to RSVP via our event sign-up form.
Please email Arden at farmerfund [at] caff.org with any questions about this event.

Financiación por Sequía CUSP 2026
2026-07-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
En este webinar vamos a repasar los requisitos básicos y cómo aplicar a nuestra próxima ronda de apertura de CUSP Sequía 2026 7/1/26. Discutiremos las preguntas más comunes, caminaremos a través de hacer una cuenta en línea en nuestro portal de subvenciones, discutiremos la solicitud y responderemos cualquier pregunta que tenga!
Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a Arden a farmerfund@caff.org o Paulina a paulina@caff.org con cualquier pregunta sobre este evento.

CUSP Drought 2026 Virtual Office Hours
2026-07-02 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-08 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-22 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
CAFF’s CUSP Drought application will be open July 1, 2026- July 31, 2026!
Need assistance with your CAFF CUSP Drought 2026 Application? We are hosting five virtual office hours to support farmers with creating and filling out their application.
¡La solicitud de CAFF Financiación por Sequía CUSP 2026 estará abierta del 1 al 31 de julio!
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu solicitud de sequía CAFF CUSP 2026? Estamos organizando cinco horas de oficina virtual para apoyar a los agricultores en la creación y relleno de su solicitud.
7/2, 7/8, 7/13, 7/22, 7/29
4:30-5:30 PM (PT)
Sign up in advance and share your questions by RSVPing on Action Network for your chosen date:

July 2nd (Thursday)
July 8th (Wednesday)
July 13th (Monday)
July 22nd (Wednesday)
July 29th (Wednesday)

Join by clicking the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84556724198
(You are not required to RSVP in order to join and ask questions.)
For any questions, please email farmerfund [at] caff.org.

CUSP Drought 2026 In-Person Office Hours: Fresno
2026-07-14 14:30 - 16:30 | CVIIC, 5014 E University Ave, Fresno, CA, 93727, United States
CAFF’s CUSP Drought application will be open July 1, 2026- July 31, 2026!
Need assistance with your CAFF CUSP Drought 2026 Application? We are hosting two in person office hours in the Central Valley to support farmers with creating and filling out their application.
¡La solicitud de CAFF
Financiación por Sequía CUSP 2026 estará abierta del 1 al 31 de julio!
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu solicitud de sequía CAFF CUSP 2026? Estamos organizando dos horas presenciales de oficina en el valle central para apoyar a los agricultores en la creación y relleno de su solicitud.
7/14/26: Fresno
CVIIC
5014 E University Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
2:30-4:30 pm
food and drinks will be provided / habrá comida y bebidas
Click here to RSVP!

CUSP Drought 2026 In-Person Office Hours: Merced
2026-07-15 14:30 - 16:30 | UCCE Merced, 2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA, 95341, United States
CAFF’s CUSP Drought application will be open July 1, 2026- July 31, 2026!
Need assistance with your CAFF CUSP Drought 2026 Application? We are hosting two in person office hours in the Central Valley to support farmers with creating and filling out their application.
¡La solicitud de CAFF
Financiación por Sequía CUSP 2026 estará abierta del 1 al 31 de julio!
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu solicitud de sequía CAFF CUSP 2026? Estamos organizando dos horas presenciales de oficina en el valle central para apoyar a los agricultores en la creación y relleno de su solicitud.
7/15/26: Merced
UCCE Merced
2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA 95341
2:30-4:30 pm
food and drinks will be provided / habrá comida y bebidas

Click here to RSVP!

CUSP Drought 2026 In-Person Office Hours: Prunedale
2026-07-16 15:30 - 17:30 | Prunedale Public Library, 17822 Moro Rd, Prunedale, CA, 93907, United States
CAFF’s CUSP Drought application will be open July 1, 2026- July 31, 2026!
Need assistance with your CAFF CUSP Drought 2026 Application? We are hosting three in person office hours in the central coast to support farmers with creating and filling out their application.
¡La solicitud de CAFF
Financiación por Sequía CUSP 2026 estará abierta del 1 al 31 de julio!
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu solicitud de sequía CAFF CUSP 2026? Estamos organizando tres horas presenciales de oficina en la costa central para apoyar a los agricultores en la creación y relleno de su solicitud.
7/16/26: Prunedale
Prunedale Public Library / Prunedale Biblioteca
17822 Moro Rd, Prunedale
3:30-5:30 pm
food and drinks will be provided / habrá comida y bebidas
Click here to RSVP!

CUSP Drought 2026 In-Person Office Hours: Salinas
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | El Gabilan Library, 1400 N Main St, Salinas, CA, 93906, United States
CAFF’s CUSP Drought application will be open July 1, 2026- July 31, 2026!
Need assistance with your CAFF CUSP Drought 2026 Application? We are hosting three in person office hours in the central coast to support farmers with creating and filling out their application.
¡La solicitud de CAFF
Financiación por Sequía CUSP 2026 estará abierta del 1 al 31 de julio!
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu solicitud de sequía CAFF CUSP 2026? Estamos organizando tres horas presenciales de oficina en la costa central para apoyar a los agricultores en la creación y relleno de su solicitud.
7/24/26: Salinas
El Gabilan Library / El Gabilan Biblioteca
1400 N Main St, Salinas
10am-12pm
Click here to RSVP!

CAFF's 2026 Summer Soiree
2026-07-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Full Belly Farm, 16090 County Road 43, Guinda, CA, 95637, United States
Join us for an evening among the golden hills and lush fields of Full Belly Farm, an iconic organic gem nestled in the heart of the Capay Valley. CAFF’s Summer Soiree is our annual celebration of the farmers, food, and communities at the heart of everything we do.
Feast on delicious food sourced directly from local farms and ranches, sip on regional wines and seasonal libations, and raise a glass of our specially beer brewed just for this occasion. Enjoy live music, try your luck in our raffle, and join the excitement of a live auction.

CUSP Drought 2026 In-Person Office Hours: Aptos
2026-07-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
CAFF’s CUSP Drought application will be open July 1, 2026- July 31, 2026!
Need assistance with your CAFF CUSP Drought 2026 Application? We are hosting three in person office hours in the central coast to support farmers with creating and filling out their application.
¡La solicitud de CAFF
Financiación por Sequía CUSP 2026 estará abierta del 1 al 31 de julio!
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu solicitud de sequía CAFF CUSP 2026? Estamos organizando tres horas presenciales de oficina en la costa central para apoyar a los agricultores en la creación y relleno de su solicitud.

7/27/26: Aptos
Aptos Library / Aptos Biblioteca
7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
4-6pm
food and drinks will be provided / habrá comida y bebidas

Click here to RSVP!
