Small Farm tech hub
Identifying right-fit technologies for the small farm. We help small-scale farmers, food hubs, and farmers markets navigate technological resources & expand market opportunities.
Free Consultations!
Provided to CA-based operators seeking to access or expand their use of web-based technologies including e-commerce, social media, marketing, and more!
Resources
From e-commerce platforms to point of sale systems to basic online marketing tips we have you covered! Browse our collection of resources for farmers, markets and other local food professionals.
Podcasts, Social Media Groups, Publications
Get connected with others through these online, interactive groups and gain knowledge from the farming community!
Small Farm Tech Expo
Many of today’s innovations are built for large-scale production, out of reach for many family farmers.
Our Tech Expo aims to change that narrative.
Join us in this annual event, where we showcase what's possible for small-scale ag technology!
Small Farm Innovation Challenge
The Tech Hub host the annual Small Farm Innovation Challenge, a contest open to anyone with an idea to help small farms thrive.
Stay Informed!
Subscribe to CAFF's monthly newsletter for the latest news and resources on small scale agriculture in CA. Make sure to check "Small Farm Tech."
Team members are standing by to help identify how technology can best support the needs of your small business.
Contact us today at TechHub@caff.org or submit a support request at caff.org/techsupport.Â
Meet CAFF's Tech Hub Team
Elizabeth Vaughan
Farm to Market Tech Hub Specialist
Maria Ridoutt-Orozco
Small Farm Technology Advisor
Latest News & Updates
2024 Tech Hub Webinar Series: Direct-To-Consumer Sales
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, staying up-to-date of the latest marketing strategies is crucial for farmers aiming to thrive in the modern marketplace. The Winter 2024 Webinar Series on
Cooperative Farm Equipment Program Proposed by CA Legislator
Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) has introduced AB 2313 which would create a new program to increase equipment access for small and underserved growers as well as offering essential technical assistance
Tech innovators lend creativity to small farms
While ag tech might conjure images of robots and satellite-driven tractors plowing vast acreages, some innovators are focusing their ingenuity on the needs of smaller-scale farmers. That’s in part thanks