Caff

JULY 1, 2022

This week, the California State Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of budget bills that include significant investments in drought relief for small farms. The investments include: 25% ($18.75 The investments include: 25% ($18.75 The investments include: 25% ($18.75 The investments include: 25% ($18.75

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Caff

JUNE 18, 2021

CAFF is seeking legislative support for approximately $60 million in one-time investments aimed at addressing the urgent need to ensure the ongoing viability of California’s small farmers, particularly those who have been historically underserved, and who are striving to farm sustainably.

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Caff

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

These investments range from broadband infrastructure, to housing for farm workers, as well as significant climate change efforts through investments in the various California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) climate smart agriculture programs. This year’s budget was a success for California’s family farmers.

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Caff

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

CAFF has represented small and mid-scale family farmers in California for over 40 years, working to preserve family-scale agriculture and promote environmental sustainability. These are critical efforts to keep vulnerable small-scale farms afloat. Jamie Fanous for the Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

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Caff

MAY 28, 2021

Over 40 farmers and allies met with legislators and staff, sharing information about their farms and organizations, the barriers they face, and the relationships they have in their communities. "As 10 million to support existing and develop new small-farm tool libraries so farmers can easily rent or borrow high-value tools.

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Caff

APRIL 6, 2023

As a farmer-serving organization, we recognize the historic and lasting inequities in the California food and farming system. Currently our programming is focused in four areas: Farm to Market, Policy & Advocacy, Farmer Services, and Ecological Farming.

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Caff

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

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? Learn about our legislative wins here , from food hubs to farmer training programs to sustainable farming practices) WHOSE VOICE? WANNA GET MORE INVOLVED?

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Caff

DECEMBER 15, 2023

On December 5th, the Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a field day at the LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyard in Acampo, CA. The surprisingly warm weather attracted a large crowd eager to discuss cover cropping and integrated sheep grazing.

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Civil Eats

APRIL 30, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized long-anticipated changes to the nutrition standards that regulate school meals. From the start of the Biden administration, Vilsack announced a priority on nutrition security and building regional markets for farmers, and farm-to-school efforts happened to sit right at the nexus. We’re.

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Agwired

MARCH 14, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) honored the second annual National Biobased Products Day on March 8, a celebration to raise public awareness of biobased products, their benefits and their contributions to the U.S. economy and rural communities. The future availability of irrigation water for California growers has never been less certain.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Editor’s Note: This post is the fifth post in a multi-part series exploring some of the key sustainable agriculture and food systems challenges that the farm bill can address. Other posts explore how the next farm bill can tackle issues in regional market development, crop insurance access, and more.

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