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Evan Wiig
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Family Farms React to Governor’s Proposed Budget, Major Cuts
Sacramento, CA -— Today California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2023-24 state budget proposal which maintains essential drought relief but threatens cuts to infrastructure investments...
CAFF JOB: Finance Director
Title: Finance Director Location: CA / Hybrid remote, with semi-regular travel to Davis, CA FTE: 80-100% FTE Salary: $80,000 annually FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Associate...
One & a half million dollars for family farms in need
During this season of giving, we found joy not only in receiving but in giving. And this year was a record-breaking year of giving for...
Let’s Keep Small Farmers Farming Forever
Anna Knight spent much of her youth trying to get away from the farm–sports and an off-farm job ensured she always had an excuse not...
BIOS Field Day: FoamStream Demo and Talking Organic Weed Management
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) hosted a Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) field day on November 30th in Clements, CA. Farmer Alicia Lewis-Rikkonen arranged...
Farming in Drought: Sonoma County Policy Recommendations
Policy recommendations, priorities and resources from the Sonoma County CAFF chapter’s VIP Tour focused on water issues and drought. This document is designed for policymakers,...
Farming in Drought: Notes from Sonoma County CAFF VIP Tour 2022
A recap from the 2022 Farm Policy VIP Tour hosted at Preston Farm & Vineyard and put on by the Sonoma County CAFF chapter focused...
Commemoration of Commitment: Terry and Carolyn Harrison
On behalf of Community Alliance with Family Farmers, it is our honor and privilege to recognize the enduring commitment of Terry and Carolyn...
USDA Halts Almond Board Rule Change & Saves Direct Market Farmers
Today the USDA halted an Almond Board rule change that would have prohibited direct online sales of raw almonds, which farmers had previously been pursuing...
Talking Integrated Pest Management at Blossom Farms
The Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) hosted our fourth Biologically Integrated Orchard System (BIOS) field day, titled “Effective IPM Strategies for Major Walnut Pests,”...