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SUMMARY:SGMA & Cover Crop Farmer Session
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to farmers and focuses on practical\, on-farm approaches to groundwater management and cover cropping. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and RSVP required via our event page on Action Network. \n  \nFarmers Colin Muller (M Three Ranches) and Rich Collins (The Collins Farm) will share results from recent trials of low-biomass winter cover crops planted in furrow bottoms. They’ll talk through what worked\, and how these practices fit into real row-crop systems. \nLearn more about the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act from speakers including Judith Redmond (Full Belly Farm) and how current groundwater policies affect your operations. \nEligible farmers may receive a free 36-inch soil probe. Probes are available to qualifying operations (generally farms of 200 acres or less). Farmers can stop by the side table during the event to check eligibility and complete required paperwork. Supplies are limited. \nThis event is hosted by CAFF and funded by the California Department of Water Resources’ Underrepresented Communities\, California Tribes\, and Small Farmers Groundwater Technical Assistance Program.
URL:https://caff.org/event/sgma-cover-crop-field-day/
LOCATION:Glide Ranch\, 36355 Russell Blvd\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Smart Farming,Region,Sacramento Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T130000
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SUMMARY:Water + Well Aware Virtual Resource Fair: Sonoma County
DESCRIPTION:Sonoma County farmers\, join us for a round robin session exploring current and OPEN grant\, program and resource opportunities related to well and water management\, water efficiency and conservation. Hear from multiple speakers on their program or grant offerings that can help farmers successfully navigate the application processes. Speakers and Programs covered include: \n\nThe Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and Your Farm\nLocal GSA Programs: Level Up\, Flow Smart\, and Well Aware\nURCTA Groundwater Technical Assistance Program\nNRCS EQIP Program\nCAFF Underserved and Small Producer Program Drought Reimbursement Grant (CUSP)\nZero Foodprint Restore Grant\n\nClick here to register now and be part of this exciting virtual event! Zoom link to be sent closer to event date. Event will be recorded and live Spanish translated. \nEvent funded in part by DWR’s URCTA Program. Partners and speakers include: Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agency\, Goldridge RCD\, Sonoma RCD\, Dudek Engineering\, Natural Resources Conservation Service – Petaluma Field Office\, Zero Foodprint.
URL:https://caff.org/event/water-well-aware-virtual-resource-fair-sonoma-county/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T173000
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SUMMARY:Beneath the Surface: 10 Years of Local Groundwater Basin Stewardship (ENG/ESP)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Meeting and Resource Workshop to reflect on a decade of collaborative\, community-based work to build groundwater sustainability in the Santa Rosa Plain and Petaluma Valley. Local leaders and experts will share the progress made since the formation of our Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and highlight the valuable work underway to understand\, protect\, and strengthen our groundwater resources in the face of climate challenges. Learn what’s next and how you can be an active part of the future of groundwater sustainability. Together\, we can maintain local control of this vital resource—and ensure a sustainable groundwater supply for generations to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow the Event will Flow: \n\nFrom the Ground Up: Our meeting will include a presentation providing background on the Santa Rosa Plain and Petaluma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agencies\, how they formed\, what they are empowered to do ( what they don’t do)\, and major milestones over the last ten years.\nBeneath the Surface: Hear from experts on current conditions of our aquifers\, and what initiatives have been made to advance sustainability\, and the value of those investments thus far.\nThe Next Drop: Sustainability requires multiple strategies and a community-wide effort. Learn about projects\, programs and policy options that the GSAs are initiating now and considering for the future.\nQ & A: Submit questions in advance via your registration or ask them while at the meeting.\nGo Deeper at the Resource Workshop: Want to go deeper and into greater detail on a groundwater topic? Want to find out ways to be an active part of this work? The Resource Workshop portion of the evening will offer a chance for you to talk 1:1 with local experts in hydrogeology\, policy\, environment\, agriculture and more. Some of the organizations participating include: Sonoma Water\, Sonoma County and Gold Ridge Resource Conservation Districts\, Community Alliance with Family Farmers\, Daily Acts\, Sonoma Marin Saving Water Partnership and more!\n\nLearn more about our locally-controlled groundwater agencies: \n· Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Sustainability Agency: santarosaplaingroundwater.org \n· Petaluma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency: petalumavalleygroundwater.org \nEvent materials will be available in both English and Spanish. Presentations will be in English\, with live interpretation services provided for Spanish speakers. \nFollowing the event\, formal presentations portion of this event will be available in a video recording. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for free at this Eventbrite link.
URL:https://caff.org/event/beneath-the-surface-10-years-of-local-groundwater-basin-stewardship-eng-esp/
LOCATION:Ray Miller Community Center\, 201 West Sierra Ave\, Cotati\, CA\, 94931\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Coast,Latinx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250818T120000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Small Farms in SGMA Implementation
DESCRIPTION: This free webinar seeks to highlight technical assistance and resources available to support small-scale farmers navigating changes posed by SGMA implementation.
URL:https://caff.org/event/supporting-small-farms-in-sgma-implementation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Policy,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T163000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Groundwater Panel - Center for Land Based Learning's Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for wood-fired pizza\, beverages\, and an evening of honest conversation about SGMA (the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act)\, what it means for small farms\, and what to watch out for in years ahead. \nSpeakers include: \nJudith Redmond\, Full Belly Farm \n\nHow SGMA affects your water access\nBarriers and risks for small farmers\nHow groundwater rules & regulations affect your business\nRegional challenges and opportunities across Yolo\, Sacramento\, Solano\, and beyond\n\nAnnie Main\, Good Humus Produce \n\nHear the story of a community’s fight to protect their groundwater.\n\nClick here to sign up and RSVP.
URL:https://caff.org/event/sustainable-groundwater-panel-center-for-land-based-learnings-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Center for Land Based Learning\, 40140 Best Ranch Rd\, Woodland\, CA\, 95776\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Ground to Field: Know Your Water\, Know Your Use
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about groundwater sustainability in Sonoma County and diverse strategies to help you understand water use on your farm. This workshop will introduce a handful of water-use efficiency practices that address soil moisture\, irrigation efficiency and testing\, plant stress\, sensor and monitoring tools\, and more. At the end\, we’re offering a build your own DIY tensiometer activity to take home for use on your farm! Understanding local groundwater challenges and the different ways to assess water use efficiency will help set you up to better weather oncoming water challenges. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Free event\, space is limited. Location to be disclosed upon registration. Español abajo. \nThis event is for active production farmers and specialty crop growers within the Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Basins. Find out if you are at this link. \nEvent partners: University of California Cooperative Extension\, Sonoma RCD\, Goldridge RCD\, Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies. \nThis is funded in part by DWR’s URCTA Program.
URL:https://caff.org/event/from-ground-to-field-know-your-water-know-your-use/
LOCATION:Laura’s Apples\, Laura's Apples\, Sebastopol\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region,North Coast,Latinx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T173000
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SUMMARY:Declining Groundwater in Sonoma Valley: What Can We Do?
DESCRIPTION:Sonoma Valley residents\, farmers\, ranchers\, and businesses must join together and take action to reverse the trend of declining groundwater. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the solution! \nJoin us at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall for a Community Meeting and Resource Workshop. The event will include information about current groundwater conditions and a focus on two particular Groundwater Sustainability Priority Areas of Concern. CAFF will be tabling along with local experts and organizations with additional resources and help. Spanish interpretation provided. \nPlease RSVP and register for free at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/declining-groundwater-in-sonoma-valley-what-can-we-do-tickets-1291622631059?aff=oddtdtcreator  \n 
URL:https://caff.org/event/groundwater-in-sonoma-valley/
LOCATION:Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall\, 126 1st Street W\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T170000
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SUMMARY:Yolo Groundwater Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur speakers include: \n\nAnnie Main\, Good Humus Farms\nRich Collins\, Collins Farm\nConor Higins\, Yolo RCD Mobile Irrigation Lab\nKristen Sicke\, Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency\n\nCome get updates on groundwater in the region\, hear from local farmers\, and local experts + resource providers. See you there! \nLight dinner will be provided free for attendees.
URL:https://actionnetwork.org/events/yolo-groundwater-workshop
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T150000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Groundwater Sustainability in Butte County
DESCRIPTION: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.\nFood provided! Taco bar with vegetarian and gluten free options. Let’s talk groundwater sustainability! \nPlease RSVP to cheetah@caff.org or by texting 530-558-5046 (include your email for confirmation).
URL:https://caff.org/event/understanding-groundwater-sustainability-in-butte-county/
LOCATION:Lassen Traditional Cider\, 643 Entler Ave Suite 52\, Chico\, CA\, 95928\, United States
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