Caff

MARCH 24, 2022

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 Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible CAFF is a California-based membership nonprofit organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the environment.

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Hartwood Farm

MARCH 24, 2022

I ran into a neighbor last week who said to me, “Oh, you must be excited about this year and how good it’s going to be for you with food prices rising for once.” I know they meant well, and I might complain up a storm as a grumpy old farmer about how food prices haven’t kept up with the cost to produce them over the past decades (and this was BEFORE this past year’s craziness), but the rising food prices are actually much more terrifying to farmers than they are to customers.

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Agribusiness Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Even if you E-file your income tax return, a refund may take several weeks to process. The IRS just released IR 2022-65 which details some of the reasons why it takes extra time. The IRS normally issues a refund within 21 days after the return is accepted via E-file. However, there are many cases where a manual process will result in a delay of up to 14 weeks or more.

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The Gleaning Project of South Central PA

MARCH 21, 2022

Happy March Gleaners! Hopefully you’re enjoying the warmer temperatures and the longer days. Don’t forget to change your clocks for daylight savings time!! March 19th is National Poultry Day! When people think of Poultry there may be an inclination to think that there is only one type (Chicken comes to mind fairly quickly), but this day is a celebration of all types of poultry including Duck, Pheasant, Turkey, Quail, Goose, Game hens and Chicken among others.

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Caff

MARCH 23, 2022

Kendall Ballantine has created some awesome short, easy to understand blogs on marketing best practices for small farms. We highly recommend her blog [link] for topics such as search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, and tips for selling online. She has also been very generous with providing trainings and resources to the Small Farm Tech Hub.

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Caff

MARCH 23, 2022

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 fees or keep a percentage of sales. What is the magnitude of your sales on average? For example, if you have a CSA program that has less than 150 members, a CSA-managing platform may not be worth the investment unless you are actively working towards scaling up.

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Caff

MARCH 23, 2022

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 for a follow up Q&A with Kevin and walnut Grower Davin Noreen for more practical tips on how to maximize your micro system’s efficiency. Q&A with Kevin Greer and grower Davin Noreen For growers who do not have access to a mobile irrigation lab or a professional irrigation system evalua

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Caff

MARCH 23, 2022

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 of AgTech and help other growers partner with women in the sector. Amy also served as a judge for the 2021 Small Farm Innovation Challenge hosted by the Small Farm Tech Hub at CAFF.

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