Diversity, Community, and the Margins of American Society Thursday, February 2, 7 - 8:30 p.m., FREE In conjunction with Golden States of Grace: Prayers of the Disinherited, social documentarian Rick Nahmias presents examples of his work, offering unique images and insights into communities found on the margins. He will speak about the creative journey assembling […]
IN ORGANIC WE TRUST looks beyond organic for practical solutions for me and you. Local farmer's markets, school gardens, and urban farms are revolutionizing the way we eat. Change is happening from the soil up. Get involved. Eat different. When: Sunday, Feb. 12, 2:45 p.m., reception 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:15 p.m., […]
Join Slow Money Northern California’s Farm Fest at Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma on February 25! Learn more about how to support sustainable food systems, meet the Slow Money movers, and have lots of fun networking with entrepreneurs, investors and our local community! Tara Firma Farms 3796 I Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Sign up now […]
The California Small Farm Conference is the state's premier gathering of small farmers, agricultural students, farmers’ market managers and others involved in the small farm industry. The three day educational conference includes day-long short courses and on-farm tours; focused workshops; engaging keynote addresses and numerous networking opportunities. Everything you need to plan a Big Future.
The Good Food Financing Conference brings together national and regional leaders in farming, food production, and finance to create channels for small farms and food businesses to access capital to finance growth. This day helps attendees gain new insights and inspiration from successful farm and food entrepreneurs and learn strategies to grow their businesses. It […]
CALIFORNIA AG DAY: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 On the West Side of the State Capitol Sacramento, California
Join Dan Imhoff, author of Food Fight and Ken Cook, President of Environmental Working Group at the Dominican University in San Rafael to discuss how we can turn the 2012 farm bill into a healthy food bill. What: Farm bill lecture and book signing with Dan Imhoff and Ken Cook When: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 […]
With diabetes rates on the rise, and over half of adults and teens in the state either overweight or obese, increasing the availability of healthy foods can greatly improve the health of our communities. California Pan-Ethnic Health Network’s spring convening series, An Appetite for Equity: Ensuring Access to Healthy Foods, will focus on best practices […]
The U.S. Farm Bill is the single most important piece of legislation determining what Americans eat. Join the Horace Albright Lecture for a panel discussion on what’s at stake in the upcoming U.S. Farm Bill with: Michael Pollan John S. and James L. Knight Professor of Journalism and Director of the Knight Program in Science […]
Join the Central Coast Rangelands Coalition for a day of exploring rangeland soils through the rancher and ranch advisor’s eyes. The always fascinating mix of researchers, agency personnel, educators, conservationists, ranchers, consultants, and conservation lands managers will convene at the Work Ranch in southern Monterey County for a day of learning and discussion focusing especially […]