About CAFF Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a California-based nonprofit that builds sustainable food and farming systems through local and statewide policy...

3 Point Compost Turner 2022 Innovation Challenge Highlighted Applicant Problem solved: an inexpensive way to process lots of compost using less space Skills/tools needed: cut...

Keg Crimper 2022 Innovation Challenge Highlighted Applicant An 8’ wide roller-crimper made from all re-used materials. Problem solved: low-cost method for termination of cover-crop Skills/tools...

Garlic Planter 2022 Innovation Challenge Highlighted Applicant A small scale three point hitch ride-on style pull behind garlic planter. Problem solved: saves time and the...

A Really Cool Mulch Blower 2024-25 Innovation Challenge Winner Retrofitting a commercial leaf vacuum, a plastic hose and a duct reducer, Jennifer created a “really...

Multi-Purpose Farm Use Station 2024-25 Innovation Challenge Winner The Mobile Multi-Purpose Farm Use Station is an all-in-one workstation designed to assist small-scale farmers with post-harvest...

Elbow Operated Hand Wash Station 2022-23 Innovation Challenge Winner The Elbow Operated Hand Wash Station offers an affordable in-field solution with a fresh twist to...

The “No-dig Removable End Post” is a simple end-post created with locally available U-channels (or highway posts) and installed with a handheld mechanical post-driver, making...

Cuando se maneja de manera responsable, el pastoreo de ovejas puede ser una herramienta poderosa en el viñedo para manejar la vegetación, reducir costos, disminuir...

Join Our Coalition Letter Family farmers, local food systems, and climate resilience efforts are facing a lot of uncertainty in this year’s state budget. Big...