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Wildfire Resilience Technical Assistance Request Form

Wildfire Resilience Technical Assistance Request Form

Free technical support available to CA based farms, ranches, orchards, vineyards, and community members seeking ways to access or expand their knowledge of wildfire preparedness methods, recovery funding support options, […]

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Jacobs Farm / del Cabo Podcast Episode

Jacobs Farm / del Cabo Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Jacobs Farm / del Cabo in Watsonville, California. Larry Jacobs, one of the co-founders, tells us about the company history and relationship with growers in […]

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The Fowler Ranch

The Fowler Ranch

Fowler Ranch started over 100 years ago, nestled in the Gold Country of the Sierra Foothills. Offering stone fruits, nuts, nursery trees and more.

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Huerta Del Valle

Huerta Del Valle

Huerta del Valle is a nonprofit grassroots organization serving the Inland Empire region of Southern California, a network of urban farms and community gardens working for an equitable food system […]

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PC Rule Supplier Verification Guide

PC Rule Supplier Verification Guide

Are you part of a food hub and confused about what Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) food safety requirements you need to require from farmers you source from? Or, are […]

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Steadfast Herbs

Steadfast Herbs

Steadfast Herbs is a small queer-owned herb farm located in Pescadero, CA, offering fresh herbs, medicinal seedlings and a line of holistic plant medicines to support folks in caring for […]

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Coastal Roots Farm Podcast Episode

Coastal Roots Farm Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas, California. We learn about the farm’s mission to connect agriculture, education and ancient Jewish wisdom. The farmers give us a […]

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Yolo/Solano Chapter

Yolo/Solano Chapter

CAFF helps facilitate chapters throughout the state where farmers and advocates gather to share resources, trade best practices, and advance local policies to support family farms. Are you interested in […]

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Fresno Freedom School Podcast Episode

Fresno Freedom School Podcast Episode

In this episode we hear from Dr. Floyd D. Harris Jr. of Fresno Freedom School in Fresno, California. We learn about the organization’s history and mission to connect Fresno’s youth […]

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Member Spotlight: La Puma Farms

Member Spotlight: La Puma Farms

Santa Barbara, CA This month, we’d like to introduce you to La Puma Farms. When we asked why he’s a CAFF member, John La Puma said “As a chef and physician, I’ve […]

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Farm to Market Coordinator, Bilingual – San Joaquin Valley

Farm to Market Coordinator, Bilingual – San Joaquin Valley

Title: Farm to Market Coordinator – Bilingual Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA / Remote (Hybrid) FTE: .80-1 FTE (negotiable) Salary: $45,000-$52,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Farm to Market Specialist […]

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Evaluating your Irrigation System with the Mobile Irrigation Lab (video + Q&A)

Evaluating your Irrigation System with the Mobile Irrigation Lab (video + Q&A)

Looking to learn how to maintain your micro irrigation system for better irrigation efficiency? Learn more with Kevin Greer, Manager of the Tehama County RCD’s Mobile Irrigation Lab. Read below […]

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News: Connecting Innovative Women In Agrifoodtech

News: Connecting Innovative Women In Agrifoodtech

Amy Wu, Journalist and Founder of From Farm to Incubators created a new searchable directory to serve as a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs looking to connect both inside and outside […]

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Marketing for Farmers by Kendall Ballantine

Marketing for Farmers by Kendall Ballantine

Kendall Ballantine has created some awesome short, easy to understand blogs on marketing best practices for small farms. We highly recommend her blog https://www.onlinemarketingforfarmers.com/blog for topics such as search engine optimization […]

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Details to Consider When Choosing Online Tools

Details to Consider When Choosing Online Tools

Here is a list of considerations and questions to ask before investing in new tools for your business.  Cost Will the costs outweigh the gains/returns? Most sales platforms charge start-up […]

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CAFF Policy Champs

CAFF Policy Champs

Do you want to step up and help CAFF advocate for state policies that will better support family farms, regenerative agriculture, and stronger, more equitable local food systems?  Sign up […]

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Soil Born Farms Podcast Episode

Soil Born Farms Podcast Episode

In this episode we interview Tyler Stowers, the farm manager at Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova, California. We learn about the organization’s history and growth, how they integrate food […]

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Wise Acre Farm

Wise Acre Farm

We are a pasture raised poultry farm, raising chickens, ducks and geese for egg production. Our flock of 1,500 hens is rotated around a 15 acre pasture. The hens have […]

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Perennial Grazing

Perennial Grazing

Regenerative custom grazing services and pasture raised lamb, ducks, and turkeys.

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New Natives Podcast Episode

New Natives Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Ken Kimes at New Natives Farm in Santa Cruz County. We learn how New Natives pivoted during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic and their […]

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Support Urban Agriculture in Cotati!

Support Urban Agriculture in Cotati!

Every community deserves the right to local food sovereignty. And that’s the effort unfolding right now in the city of Cotati. Speak up today or at the upcoming city council […]

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Hillview Farms Podcast Episode

Hillview Farms Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Shanon and Michael Whamond at their farm in Placer County, CA. We learn about Shanon and Michael’s farming journey, recent challenges and their farm’s food […]

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CAFF VAPG Scholarship Opportunity

CAFF VAPG Scholarship Opportunity

Interested in applying for the USDA’s Value Added Producer Grant? Do you sell your produce as organic, local, free range, grass fed, etc. OR make a finished product from your […]

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Bai Thao Farms Podcast Episode

Bai Thao Farms Podcast Episode

In this episode we visit Bai Thao at her farm in Sanger, CA. We learn about Bai’s family history in agriculture and her farming and food safety practices, including water […]

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Yolo/Solano Regional Gathering

Yolo/Solano Regional Gathering

This event is FULL! An event capacity is in place, to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of our attending farmers and food advocates (and also due to parking limitations). […]

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Choosing an Accounting Software

Choosing an Accounting Software

The software review guide provides a list of accounting options **Our content is intended to be used and must be used for informational purposes only. Every business has different needs, […]

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Podcasts, Social Media Groups, Publications

Podcasts, Social Media Groups, Publications

Get connected with others through these recommended sites and gain additional knowledge from the farming community. podcasts social media Groups publications The Farmers Beet CAFF hosts the podcast the Farmers […]

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CAFF’s 2022 Policy Priorities

CAFF’s 2022 Policy Priorities

What’s needed in California for small farms, sustainable agriculture and local food systems to truly thrive, find equity, and remain resilient in the face of adversity? In the fall 2021, […]

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