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Agriculture Forum featuring Tom Willey, Sharon Benes, John Diener & Bob Hutmacher

1572 E. Barstow Ave, Fresno CA , United States

St. Paul Newman Center's Peace and Social Justice Ministry will sponsor a forum "AGRICULTURE IN EVOLUTION: GUESS WHAT'S COMING TO DINNER!" on Wednesday, February 16, from 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm. The Panel will include: Tom Willey, T&D Willey Farms; Sharon Benes, Professor CSUF, Soils and Crop Nutrition; John Diener, Red Rock Ranch; and Bob […]

CCOF Annual Convention

Ventura, CA , United States

The Convention begins with the CCOF Annual Meeting and welcoming reception featuring organic products from throughout the Ventura/Oxnard area. This year’s Convention agenda focuses on bringing your products to market and expanding the organic marketplace. Gain valuable knowledge that you can apply immediately on your farm or operation and in your marketing plan. Enjoy networking […]

2-day workshop presented by the Sustainable Commercial Urban Farm Incubator (SCUFI)

Berkeley, CA , United States

A team of workshop trainers will help you... Learn how the SPIN farming system and SCUFI program can help you build your own high-income urban farm. Hear how the SCUFI program can help you with training, financing, and securing land to launch your own urban farm business. Meet people at the forefront of the growing […]

California Small Farm Conference

San Jose, CA , United States

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.

American Wasteland

SF Club Office , United States

Join the Commonwealth Club as they discuss the life cycle of our food – from farm to table – and the opportunity for more efficient production and distribution. Featured Speakers: Jonathan Bloom, Author, American Wasteland Michael Dimock, President, Roots of Change A.G. Kawamura, Former Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

Symphony of the Soil

Fresno, CA , United States

A free showing of Symphony of the Soil, a work in progress from The Future of Food director Deborah Koons Garcia, is set for Wednesday, March 23, at California State University, Fresno. The new film is a look at the “origins, nature and current scientific understanding of this precious resource that all life depends upon,” […]

Networking and Mapping for a just and sustainable food system

Berkeley, CA , United States

Join us on March 24th as we work to connect players in the food movement and actively break down silos in the food sector by examining and populating several maps of sustainable food systems Facilitated by Joseph McIntyre  of Ag Innovations Network  along with Leadership from: Roots of Change Green for All Movement Strategy Center S.A.G.E.

Climate & Agriculture Summit Impacts & Innovations

Davis, CA , United States

California agriculture is uniquely vulnerable to the expected impacts of climate change that will alter water availability, pest and disease pressures, weather patterns, and more. Innovations in research, technical expertise and on-farm practices are needed to support farmers and ranchers in adapting to the coming changes. This Summit will explore some of the latest developments […]

Kitchen Table Talks: Spotlight on Strawberries

San Francisco, CA , United States

Join Kitchen Table Talks on Wednesday, April 6, at Viracocha in San Francisco, for the next installment of Kitchen Table Talks. We’ll gather to discuss this important issue and some of the many related and critical issues facing agriculture in California.