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 […]
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 […]
During this two day conference, you will discuss and explore the management practices needed to deliver more "crop per drop".
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.
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
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,” […]
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.
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 […]
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.
USDA Rural Development and Roots of Change invite you to an open forum discussing economic development issues in your county. This forum will focus on activities and initiatives that have resulted from USDA Rural Development’s Jobs, Economic Development and Sustainable Communities report. This report was compiled based on input provided by community leaders, citizens, business […]