FEBRUARY 23 – 28, 2025 Save the date for the 37th annual California Small Farm Conference, a week of learning, inspiration and movement-building for anyone involved in local food, sustainable […]
INTRODUCCIÓN La Ley de Modernización de Inocuidad de los Alimentos fue promulgada en 2011 y comprende numerosas normas. Una de ellas es la Norma de Seguridad de los Productos AgrÃcolas […]
The Sonoma County Chapter of Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is OPPOSED to the proposed local ballot measure put forth by the Coalition to End Factory Farming to prohibit […]
Introduction In 2011 the Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law. Of the many rules in this law, the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) was created to address federal food […]
Community Alliance With Family Farmers (CAFF) has always advocated for a more localized food system. But we also recognize that every decision we make—at the grocery store, in the voting […]
A Workshop with Cheetah Tchudi on Mycoremediation All photos taken by Michael Berlin In December 2022, the Community Alliance with Family Farmers partnered with TurkeyTail Farm to co-host a workshop […]
This resource contains information about lots of different supplies and equipment that will help improve your food safety practices on your farm. In particular there are sections on produce harvest […]
2023 Tech Expo in the News Expo in Parlier Highlights Critical Farmer Perspectives to Achieve Appropriate and Equitable Ag TechBerkeley Food InstituteRead full articleCAFF Hosts Small Farm Tech Expo in […]
What is an Ag/Livestock Pass? The Agriculture and Livestock Pass Identification Card is a form of verification that allows farmers and ranchers to access their properties and tend to their […]
CAFF’s Wildfire Resilience Program collaborated with the National Farmers Union to create a unique resource called “What to Know About Wildfire & Food Safety”. Be sure to peruse the links […]
CAFF’s Wildfire Resilience Program provides specialized recovery and preparedness resources for small farms and communities in California impacted by wildfire and those seeking to prepare against future threats. One of […]
Farmers face increasing fire frequency, size and severity due to several factors, including climate change, the spread of invasive grasses and by changing farming practices. If you live and farm […]
Confused about FSMA Water Requirements? In 2011 President Obama signed into law the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The law updated our federal food safety requirements and for the first […]
Key Details: Location: California Central Coast Main Crop(s): Microgreens FSMA PSR Inspection: 1/7/2020 3rd Party Audit(s): USDA Harmonized GAP/GMP Certified Organic by National Organic Program: Yes Owners: Ken and Sandra […]
In this episode we visit Steve Fukagawa Farms in Kingsburg, California. Steve Fukagawa is a third generation Japanese farmer, growing organically in the San Joaquin Valley. We learn about Steve’s […]
SATURDAY, JUNE 12 SUMMER SOIREE A Farm-to-Table Benefit for Ecological Agriculture! Join Community Alliance with Family Farmers for a locally-sourced dinner–with both a takeaway and a picnic option–all benefiting programs empowering […]
SUNDAY, JUNE 27 SUMMER SOIREE A Farm-to-Table Benefit for Ecological Agriculture! Join Community Alliance with Family Farmers for a locally-sourced dinner–with dine-in, takeaway, and picnic options–all benefiting programs empowering California farmers […]
? ACTION ALERT! ?​ SIGN ON TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD HUBS! Calling on Farmers, Ranchers, and Organizations to sign on in support of a California Assembly Bill (AB1009 – Bloom) […]
2021 SUMMER SOIREE WITH CAFFTWO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN ONE Farming with Nature. That’s the aim of CAFF’s Ecological Farming Program: empowering California family farmers to grow healthy food that promotes a healthy environment. From […]
In 2020 we asked you to complete our annual survey, participate in one-on-one conversations, and listening sessions – this critical feedback from farmers helps guide CAFF’s work and advocacy to […]
GLOSSARY OF TERMS NOTE: All practices and attributes on the California Farm Directory are self-reported and CAFF is not responsible for verifying these claims. To authenticate the details on a […]
BLACK LIVES MATTER SOLIDARITY FROM THE FARM FROM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS Like many of you, we at CAFF have been gripped by the murder of George […]
Governor Newsom Action on Unemployment Benefits, Including Undocumented Immigrants On April 15, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-50-20 to support California workers impacted by the Coronavirus, including financial aid to undocumented immigrants. The […]
Updated 4/10/20 (we will continue to update this document as new developments unfold and as new information is released) CARES Federal programs In the face of our public health crisis […]
By: Kali Feiereisel, MPH Senior Manager, Farmer Services Last updated: April 7th, 2020 We realize this is a time of great uncertainty and anxiety. Hopefully this blog post can […]
CORONAVIRUS & CA FARMERS MARKETS As the full affects of Covid-19 continue unfolding, we at CAFF are watching closely to find out how this pandemic will impact California family farmers […]
SONOMA COUNTY GAZETTE – This past Saturday Nov 16, I attended a very unusual and heartwarming event at REFRAME Hair Gallery run by Nevuah Tova and Cameron Nairn Wayland the owners. […]
A PODCAST FOR CALIFORNIA FARMERS In these podcast episodes we hear directly from small family farmers throughout California, getting the real information and the stories behind the food we grow […]
DECEMBER 8th & 9th, 2019 Sonoma County, CA Tools and technology can help farmers improve efficiency, save labor and connect with their customers. But many of today’s innovations are built […]
Composting plant materials and manure offers a practical way to recycle crop residue and animal waste. The process of decomposition of these materials is sped up to provide a […]