We build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
FARM TO MARKET
We connect farms with businesses, providing growers with a suite of practical services—from food safety assistance to coordinating institutional purchasing—to ensure supply and demand grow together.
ECOLOGICAL FARMING
We work to promote and better understand ecological farming systems and practices that build soil health, conserve natural resources, reduce pest damage, and increase on-farm resilience and productivity throughout California.
POLICY
We are the voice of sustainable agriculture in Sacramento. For 40 years, we've been advocating for state and national policies that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
SMALL FARM CONFERENCE
Since 1982, the California Small Farm Conference has convened farmers and ag advocates to share resources, trade best practices, learn, and collectively advocate for family farms in their community.
What's new?
4th Annual Small Farm Tech Expo: Empowering Small-Scale Farmers with Innovation
https://youtu.be/JEf-vvTN0NM The Small Farm Tech Expo once again delivered an engaging and transformative event, bringing together innovators, researchers, and farmers to explore technology solutions tailored specifically for small-scale farming. Event Highlights Exhibition Hall The heart of the expo was the
Financial Assistance Available for Food Safety Certification
A new program through USDA’s Farm Service Agency is providing reimbursement for on-farm food safety program expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification in calendar years 2024 and/or 2025. How does it work? In 2024 and 2025, the program
Introducing the 2025 California Farm Champions!
Every year, our community honors individuals, farms, and businesses who are making a positive difference in California. Selected from nominations from all over the state, these inspirational change-makers are blazing trails for regenerative agriculture, strengthening our local food systems, and
Family Farmer Emergency Fund to Offer Climate Extremes Relief in 2025
After another year of providing drought relief grants to small farmers across California, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is launching a new financial relief program for farmers impacted by climate extremes, which will open for applications in spring of
OUR COMMUNITY
From the grassroots up, our organization is built by the community for the community, from farmers in the field to citizens fighting for a more just, regenerative food system. Members comprise the foundation of our work; we are guided and empowered by people like you to continue our efforts supporting family farms throughout California.
BIG THANKS TO OUR RAINMAKER SUPPORTERS!
