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From Civil Rights to Food Justice, Jim Embry Reflects on a Life of Creative Resistance

Civil Eats

The food systems advocate, land steward, and beekeeper came of age during the civil rights movement in Kentucky and has spent five decades working for social and racial justice. In 1972, he founded the Good Foods Co-op in Lexington. Jim Embry sees tending to land as a sacred and spiritual responsibility.

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Lopes Family Farm Field Day: Integrated rice and duck farming

Caff

On June 29th, Lopes Family Farms hosted a field day with Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) in Princeton, CA focused on rice and duck farming, a Biologically Integrated Farming System (BIFS). For more information on Lopes Family Farm follow them at Lopes Family Farms. *All

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Gov. Signs Historic Budget: Success for Family Farmers in the Capitol!

Caff

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. ” Unfortunately, the work is never done.

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Ecological Pest Management Field Technician – Sacramento

Caff

As a farmer-serving organization, we recognize the historic and lasting inequities in the California food and farming system. The field technician will also support the Developing Sustainable Pest Management Project.

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CAFF’s 2022 Policy Priorities

Caff

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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Family Farmers Return from State Capitol with High Hopes

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Having the opportunity to share our needs with State representatives allows us to be consistent with our mission: to create local food access and influence policies to achieve Food Justice in our communities." 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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BIFS Field Day: Cover Cropping and Livestock Grazing for Regenerative Viticulture

Caff

Kendra Altnow shares the history of the LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards. On December 5th, the Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a field day at the LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyard in Acampo, CA.