Caff

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Today, Governor Newsom signed a $15 billion climate budget package passed earlier this month by the California State Legislature, the largest in California’s history aimed at investing in the needs of California’s communities. 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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Agribusiness Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The House Ways and Means Bill released on September 13 had provisions related to eliminating discounts on valuing closely held entities that hold non-business assets. Most of us assume that these new rules would not apply to farmers. However, most of the wealth of farmers is tied up in entities holding farmland, not the actual farm operation. If these entities are considered to hold non-business assets, then the current approximate 35% discount that usually applies when valuing these holdings

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Farming Secrets

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Farmers often don’t know how to properly monitor and manage their land to prevent problems that get in the way of profits. The resulting issues can be manifold: overgrazing, loss of tree cover, soil erosion – not to mention poor crop yield. The Land Monitoring and Corrective Action Form helps farmers monitor, chart, and solve […] The post Use the “Land Monitoring and Corrective Action Form” – to Prevent Problems and Create Profits appeared first on Farming Secrets.

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The Lunatic Farmer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As of today, we regret to announce that we haven’t gotten enough traction on the Nov. 6 Harvest Celebration Gathering at Polyface and are officially cancelling it. Those of you disappointed in not being able to enjoy the performance by Rory Feek should pivot to see him at the Homesteaders of America Conference in Front Royal, VA Oct. 9. These gatherings were a brand new idea here!

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Caff

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This informational webinar for farmers explores Sonoma County regulations regarding hosting permits and selling produce off the farm (beyond farmers markets) Topics include: – Host permit for farms that want to allow other vendors on site on a regular basis (e.g. coffee vendor on Saturday mornings) – Selling farm produce at community events: One day events do not require a permit: one day event vs. multi-day events, permits, Standard Pack regs, etc.

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Agribusiness Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

We know that last week the House Ways and Means Committee released tax proposals that eliminated the “transfer tax” on appreciated assets either during lifetime or at death. Most people viewed this as a victory for not eliminating the step-up in basis at death. However, this is just the House bill. We continue to hear chatter, including an article in the Wall Street Journal, indicating the Senate may impose some type of reducing or eliminating the step-up in basis at death, especia

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Farming Secrets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Pasture cropping is a system that allows for better weed control, improved soil health, more biodiversity through strategic placement of plants and animals, better use of water, and improved nutrient cycling. It is absolutely a way of increasing the productivity of your land. In essence, you are taking advantage of all the organic matter present […] The post Pasture Cropping appeared first on Farming Secrets.

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Caff

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In the final episode of our pilot series, the CCOF Foundation will chat with Bertha Magaña of Magaña Farm and Tania Zuñiga of Kitchen Table Advisors to discover how selling directly to consumers strengthened Magaña Farm’s business and community. Send us your ideas via this feedback link ([link] Many thanks to “The Farmers Beet” for helping us launch this pilot series.

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Caff

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

En el episodio final de nuestro ciclo piloto, la Fundación CCOF charlará con Bertha Magaña de Magaña Farm y Tania Zuñiga de Kitchen Table Advisors para descubrir cómo vender directamente a los consumidores fortaleció el negocio y la comunidad de Magaña Farm. ¿Tiene ideas para futuros podcasts? Envíenos sus ideas a través de este enlace de comentarios ([link] Muchas gracias a “The Farmers Beet” por ayudarnos a lanzar este ciclo de podcasts.

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