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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As a farmer-serving organization, we recognize the historic and lasting inequities in the California food and farming system. A person who will excel in the position is highly motivated to move the needle towards more ecologically integrated agriculture in California, and is passionate about CAFF’s mission and core values.

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Caff

JUNE 18, 2021

In California, approximately three out of four farmers operate on less than 180 acres and/or less than $100,000 in annual sales and 19 percent–nearly 1 in 5–of California’s agricultural producers are socially disadvantaged.

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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. We commit to advancing racial, gender, and environmental justice in our larger systems, as well as in our own workplace.

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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.

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Caff

MAY 28, 2021

The revised budget includes increased support for agriculture with $641 million added to the January budget of $285 million for a total of $926 million over 2021-2022. 10 million to support existing and develop new small-farm tool libraries so farmers can easily rent or borrow high-value tools. I’m accessible.

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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? This year we will work with CDFA and allies to ensure this program will equitably support the growth of food systems jobs and the local farming economy.

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Caff

DECEMBER 15, 2023

That’s part of what Project Terra is about; it’s highlighting all of these ideas and initiatives that are going to take us further on that sustainability spectrum. ” -Kendra Altnow Project Terra is their collection of initiatives that demonstrate and communicate the positive impact of regenerative agriculture using systems approach principles.

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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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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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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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