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Gov Newsom’s Veto Tells CA Small Farmers to Wait Again for Land Access, Ignoring Will of Voters 

Governor Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill 524, the Farmland Access & Conservation for Thriving Communities Act (FACT CA), authored by Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City),...

Amid disastrous federal cuts, small farms make progress in California Legislature 

By: CAFF Policy Team  Every year, the California legislative process brings its ups and downs, but this year has felt especially hard as a result...

Farmer Spotlight: Sweet Girl Farms

If you’ve ever driven through Reedley, chances are you’ve seen the vibrant blooms and colorful produce stand that belongs to Sweet Girl Farms. Behind it...

Join us the Terra Madre festival in Sacramento Sept 25-28

Later this month, good food system champions from across the globe will gather in Sacramento as part of the inaugural Terra Madres Americas summit. Community...

Rooted in Community: Tina Marie Brings Farming Back to the City

When you visit Soulful Soil Farms in the Inland Empire, you can immediately feel the history, healing, and community that Tina Marie has planted in...

Join the #ImmigrantsMakeAgricultureGreat Video Campaign

This Labor Day, let’s celebrate the essential role of immigrants in agriculture—not only as workers, but as neighbors, leaders, and vital members of our farming...

July Farmer Spotlight: Angelica Estrada of Sweet Valley Produce

In the heart of the Central Valley, Angelica Estrada is carving out space for something different. Something rooted in legacy, resilience, and reinvention. As the...

Know Your Water, Know Your Use

On a sunny and cool June afternoon, an eager group of 40+ people made up of local Sonoma County farmers and local agricultural organization representatives...

Sacramento-area food systems weather big cuts in federal funding

In Yolo County, families and individuals experiencing food insecurity can show up at one of Yolo Food Bank’s roughly 60 monthly distributions at 21 locations...