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Streamlining Farm Sales with Farmbrite's All-in-One Solution

Farmbrite

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture and farming, staying competitive and efficient is crucial for success. With the advent of technology, integrated farm e-commerce platforms have become indispensable tools for farmers and producers of all kinds.

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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). Additionally, being such a novel method of farming in the U.S., hosting school trips).

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Ecological Farming Program Manager

Caff

To apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references with the subject line “Ecological Farming Program Manager” to jobs@caff.org by May 1, 2024. Requests for sample work may be made further along in the application process.

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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? In the fall 2021, CAFF went to the source to find out, conducting a statewide intensive listening process.

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Ecological Farming Program Specialist

Caff

5% – Support EF Field Work Support field work for on-farm research and demonstration projects as needed, including but not limited to Ecological Pest Management projects 5% — General CAFF responsibilities This person will be an important member of CAFF’s Ecological Farming Team and work closely with all members of the team on various projects.

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Family Farmers Return from State Capitol with High Hopes

Caff

10 million for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program to establish on-farm demonstration projects, provide technical assistance and foster farmer-to-farm information exchange. $10 Unfortunately, we’re hostage to a food system that puts a premium on fatty, salty, sugary processed food.

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New School Meal Standards Could Put More Local Food on Students’ Lunch Trays

Civil Eats

Starting July 1, when districts put out a call for an unprocessed or minimally processed food—whether it’s tomatoes, taco meat, or tuna—they’ll be able to specify that they’d like it to be “locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught.” “We’re. We’re. That’s where this change comes in.

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