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Directory of California Farmer Education & Support Services Organizations
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Acknowledgements: Many thanks to all who have contributed to the development of this directory! The online survey to collect organization data was first created and promoted by the Information-Sharing Workgroup of the Farm Education Network (FEN), which convenes each year at the EcoFarm Conference. UC SAREP compiled and formatted the FEN survey responses, and FarmsReach compiled and formatted the Ecosystem Chart & Map that serve as companions to this Directory. Generous funding was provided by the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) and by Rabobank. This project was supported by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through Grant 14-SCBGP-CA-0006. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
AlamedaCountyRCD 3585GreenvilleRoad,Suite2Livermore,CA94550-6710(925)371-0154www.acrcd.org
Mission: The Alameda County RCD provides technical and educational services to promote natural resource conservation and agriculture enhancement in Alameda County and the region. Activities&Programming:Provide support, technical assistance and educational opportunities to promote resource conservation and sustainable agriculture. Additional work focuses specifically on enhancing food system infrastructure and supporting beginning farmers.RegionsServed:AlamedaCountyandEastBay
AgriculturalLandBasedTrainingAssociation(ALBA)
P.O.Box6264Salinas,California93912(831)758-1469www.albafarmer.org
Mission:Ouroverallgoalistocreategreatereconomicopportunitiesforsmallfarmswhilepromotingecologicallandmanagementandhealthylocalfoods.Objectivesaccomplishedinpursuitofthisgoalincludetraininginorganicfarmproduction,marketing,record-keeping,laborlaw,pestmanagementandnumerousothertopicsrelatedtooperatingasmallfarmbusiness.Activities&Programming:FarmerEducationCourse,FarmerIncubator,andFoodHub.2016Goals:OrganicCareersDevelopment.Servicesinclude:businessconsulting,marketingconsulting,productionconsulting.DeliveryFormat:consulting,advising,1-1assistance.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
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CommunityAlliancewithFarmers(CAFF)
POBox363Davis,California95617(530)756-8518www.caff.org
Mission:CAFF'smissionistobuildsustainablefoodandfarmingsystemsthroughpolicyadvocacyandon-the-groundprogramsthatcreatemoreresilientfamilyfarms,communitiesandecosystems.Activities&Programming:CAFFhelpsfarmersby1)PolicyAdvocacybycreatingandchangingstateandnationallegislation;2)ProvidingFarmerServices,workingdirectlywithfarmerstogetaccesstonewmarkets(foodsafetyplanning,accesstodirectmarketsandfarmtocafeteria)andimprovetheirgrowingpractices.3)ClimateSmartAgWorkshopscomingin2016.Deliveryformat:consulting,advising,1-1assistance.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
CaliforniaCenterforCooperativeDevelopment(CCCD)
979FStreet,SuiteA-1Davis,CA95616(530)297-1032www.cccd.coop
Mission:ThemissionoftheCaliforniaCenterforCooperativeDevelopmentistopromotecooperativesasavibrantbusinessmodeltoaddresstheeconomicandsocialneedsofourcommunities.Activities&Programming:Educationandtechnicalsupportforfarmerslookingtocreategrower-ownedbusinessesformarketing,supplypurchasing,andequipmentsharing.GroupGAPcomingin2016.DeliveryFormat:consulting,advising,1-1assistance.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
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CaliforniaFarmLink 303PotreroStreet,Suite29-201SantaCruz,CA95060www.californiafarmlink.org
Mission:ThemissionofCaliforniaFarmLinkistolinkindependentfarmersandrancherstothelandandfinancingtheyneedforasustainablefuture.Activities&Programming:OurLandAccessProgrammaintainsaFarmLandListingdatabaseoflandavailableforleaseorsaleconnectingfarmersandlandowners,andsupportsthemthroughvarioustypesoftechnicalassistance.TheFarmOpportunitiesLoanProgramprovidesflexiblystructuredfinancingtounderserved,low-income,immigrantandbeginningfarmersacrossthestateforoperating,equipmentandinfrastructureloans.DeliveryFormat:Consulting,advising,1-on-1assistance,printedandonlineeducationalmaterials.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
CaliforniaCertifiedOrganicFarmers(CCOF)
2155DelawareAvenue,Suite150SantaCruz,CA95060(831)423-2263www.CCOF.org
Mission:CCOFisanonprofitorganizationthatadvancesorganicagricultureforahealthyworldthroughorganiccertification,education,advocacy,andpromotion.Weenvisionaworldwhereorganicisthenorm.Activities&Programming:TheCCOFFoundationenvisionsaworldwhereorganicisthenorm.Weadvanceorganicagricultureforahealthyworldthrougheducationandhardshipgrants,technicalassistance,andconsumereducation.Weareproudtobuilduponmorethan40yearsofCCOF’scommitmenttogrowingorganic.OurtwomajorofferingsforbeginnerfarmersareTheFutureOrganicFarmerGrantFundandtheOrganicTrainingInstitute.TheFutureOrganicFarmerGrantFundistheonlyfundinthenationthatprovideseducationalgrantsexclusivelytostudentsandteachersoforganicagriculture.Grantrecipients(aremadeto)includeK-8thgradeteachers,highschool,andvocationalandhighereducationstudents,andworkswithteachersinlow-incomecommunitiesandstudentsfromdisadvantagedbackgrounds.Since2013,thefundhasdisbursednearly$150,000andimpactedmorethan6,000students,teachersandtheirfamilies.TheOrganicTrainingInstituteeducatesandconnectsfarmers,processorsandrancherswithresourcestobesuccessfulinorganicproduction.Overthelasttwoyears,theCCOFFoundation.educatedmorethan1,000peoplethroughworkshops,webinarsandfielddays.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia,National(US),Mexico
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CenterforAgroecologyandSustainableFoodSystems(CASFS)
1156HighStSantaCruz,CA95064(831)459-3240www.casfs.ucsc.edu
Mission:The mission of the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS or the Center) is to research, develop, and advance sustainable food and agricultural systems that are environmentally sound, economically viable, socially responsible, nonexploitative, and that serve as a foundation for future generations.Activities&Programming:The Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) is a research, education, and public service program based at the 30-acre organic farm and 3-acre organic garden at UC Santa Cruz. CASFS trains organic farmers through its 6- and 12-month Apprenticeship programs (scholarships available), offers free and low-cost beginning farmer workshops, and teaches other audiences from undergraduates to home gardeners. CASFS shares its training materials online for free, including the revised and expanded Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening: Resources for Instructors, and Teaching Direct Marketing and Small Farm Viability: Resources for Instructors. See casfs.ucsc.edu for more information. Delivery Format: Consulting, advising, 1-on-1 assistance, data & analytics about the sector overall, program evaluation, in person events, online and printed educational materials.RegionsServed:Regional,national,international
CenterforLandBasedLearning(CLBL),FarmAcademy
5265PutahCreekRdWinters,CA95694(530)795-1520www.landbasedlearning.org
Mission:TheCenterforLand-BasedLearningexiststocultivateopportunity.Fortheland.Foryouth.Fortheenvironment.Forbusiness.Forthefutureofagriculture.Activities&Programming:TheCaliforniaFarmAcademyoffersa7-monthtrainingprogramforbeginningfarmers,aswellastheopportunityfornewfarmerstostarttheirbusinesseswithstaffandinfrastructuresupportonmultiplesitesinWestSacramento,Davis,andWintersaspartoftheincubatorprogram.Additionally,otherprogramsthroughtheCenterforLand-BasedLearningofferhands-onlearningexperiencesonfarmsinSacramento,Solano,andYoloCountiesforhighschoolstudents.Effortsin2016:LaunchoftheSacramentoValleyBeginningFarmerApprenticeshipProgram-anaccreditedagriculturalapprenticeshipprogramincollaborationwiththeDepartmentofApprenticeshipStandardsandSoilBornFarms.DeliveryFormat:Consulting,advising,1-1assistance.RegionsServed:SacramentoValley
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CenterforSustainability(CFS),CalPolySLO
CaliforniaPolytechnicStateUniversitySanLuisObispo,CA93407-0250(805)756-5086www.cfs.calpoly.edu
Mission:Usingaholisticapproachtotoday’schallengesandopportunitiesinagricultureandthemanagementofnaturalresources,theCenterseekstostrengthensynergisticlinkagesacrossdisciplinestoprovidearobustframeworksupporting'AgricultureforTomorrow.'Activities&Programming:TheCenterforSustainabilityisanauxiliaryunitwithintheCollegeofAgriculturethatprovidescoordinationofandoutreachforsustainableagriculturalactivityoncampusandinthecommunity.Thisprimarilyinvolveshostingeducationalevents,providingprofessionaldevelopmentandsupportingspecialprojects.Ithasalsoinvolveddevelopmentofcurricula(suchasfororganicagriculture)andfosteringrelationshipswithintheregionalfoodsystem.Effortsin2016:WearecurrentlydevelopinganonlineresourceforassessingandcultivatingsoilhealthandalsoapotentialextendededucationtrainingprogramforVeteransenteringagriculture.DeliveryFormat:In-personevents.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
CenterfortheStudyoftheAmericas-InternationalAgroecologyProgram(SOCLA)
2288FultonSt.Suite103Berkeley,CA94704www.socla.coorwww.socla.co/en
Mission:ThemaingoalofthisprogramistopromoteagroecologicalinitiativesthatexertapositiveimpactonthelivelihoodsandfoodsovereigntyofsmallfarmingcommunitiesinvariousLatinAmericancountries.Activities&Programming:Research,trainingandpublicationsonagroecology,urbanagriculture,ecologicallybasedpestmanagementandseedingofclimatechangeresilientfarmingsystems,InternationalAgroecologyConferenceeverytwoyears(2017,2018)andonlinecourses.Effortsin2016:ShortcourseonurbanagroecologyJune2016DeliveryFormat:Printedoronlineeducationalmaterials,references,etc.RegionsServed:Global,LatinAmerica,EmphasisonexchangeswithCalifornia/LatinAmericanAgroecologists
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CentralCoastGrown 246SHigueraSt.SanLuisObispo,CA93401(805)769-8344www.centralcoastgrown.org
Mission:CentralCoastGrowncreatesstrongconnectionsamongfarmers,thepublicandthelandtonourishourcommunity,supportlocalagriculture,andmakelocalfoodproductsaccessibleforall.Activities&Programming:Wemanage20acresofcity-ownedlandonwhich4beginningfarmertenantsleaseacreage.wealsooffereducationalprogramstothecontinuationhighschoolandourlocalPREPAREprogram(18-22yearoldswithdisabilities)Effortsin2016:Providingeducationalworkshops,farmerorganizingthroughFarmersGuild.DeliveryFormat:Consulting,advising,1-on-1assistance,inpersonevents,printedandonlineeducationmaterials.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
EcologicalFarmingAssociation 2901ParkAvenue,SuiteD-2Soquel,CA95073(831)763-2111www.eco-farm.org
Mission:ThemissionoftheEcologicalFarmingAssociation(EcoFarm)istonurturehealthy,just,andecologicallysustainablefarms,foodsystems,andcommunitiesbybringingpeopletogetherforeducation,alliancebuilding,advocacy,andcelebration.Activities&Programming:EcoFarmprovideseventsandresourcesthatbringtogetherfarmersandfoodsystemstakeholderstolearnandexploreecologicalfarming,businesspracticesandpoliciesinfluencingtheentirefoodsystem.Sinceits1981inception,theannualEcologicalFarmingConferencehasbeencrucialtothesustainableandorganicagriculturemovementontheWestCoast.Over1800farmersandfood-systemstakeholdersconveneatconference,anetworkinghubandincubatorofinitiativesaroundbeginningfarmers,climatechange,conservation,andmarketing.ThousandsmoreareparticipatinginCapayValley’sHoesDownFestivalandtheOrganicStonefruitJubileeinSanJoaquinValley.Thefarmer-ledEcologicalFarmers&RanchersAlliance(EFRA)furthersthesuccessoffarmersandrancherspursuingtriple-bottom-linebusinesses(honoringtheplanet,peopleandprofit)throughcollaborativeprograms.
Nationwide,peoplerelyonconsistentandtimelyinformationfromEcoFarm,includingGeneticEngineeringNewsService,andEcoFarmprovidesabi-weeklySustainableAgJobsListservicewithover12,000subscribers.Effortsin2016:CurrentEcologicalFarmers&RanchersAlliance(EFRA)Initiatives:LivestockProducers-TheLivestockProducersCommitteeisworkingonthecreationofcollaborativeservicesforCentralCoastmeatproducersandotherregionalmeatproducers.Thegroupiscurrentlyexploringa"PlantinaBox"(PIB)thatcouldbeanalternativetoafullproductionUSDAinspectedmeatprocessingfacility.FoodSafetyClearinghouse-Thisonlinetoolhelpsfarmersunderstandhowfoodsafetyaffectsthemandhowtodeterminetheiractionplansandnextstepsinordertobecompliantwithcurrentregulations.SeedGrowersNetwork-TheSeedGrowersNetworkiscurrentlyworkingwithSeedRevolutionNow!andtheOrganicSeedAlliancetoconductvarietytrialsanddatacollectionoflocally-adapted,publicdomainseedvarietiesforcommercialuse.GrainGrowersGroup-Thegoalofthisnewlyformedgroupistosupportlocalandheritagegraingrowing,millingandprocessing.FoodJusticeCertification-AJPisofferingEFRA
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guidanceintriplebottomlinestandardsandhowtosupportfarmerstowardsfoodjusticecertification.DeliveryFormat:In-personevents.
RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
ElkhornSloughEstuarineResearchReserve(ESERR)
1700ElkhornRoadWatsonville,CA95076(831)274-8700www.elkhornsloughctp.org
Mission:ThegoaloftheCoastalTrainingProgramistoimprovedecision-makingrelatedtocoastalresourcesmanagementatlocalandregionallevels.Theprogramaimstoprovidecoastaldecisionmakerswithknowledgeandtoolstheyneedtoaddresscriticalresourcemanagementissues.Activities&Programming:WaterqualityexpertiseandinformationrelatedtotheElkhornSloughDeliveryFormat:Consulting,advising,1-on-1assistance.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
FarmerVeteranCoalition 46142ndStreet,Suite4Davis,CA95618(530)756-1395farmvetco.org
Mission:ThemissionoftheFarmerVeteranCoalitionismobilizingveteranstofeedAmerica.Wehelpveteranslaunchtheirfarmcareers,buildtheirfarmbusinessesandfindviableemploymentintheagriculturalindustry.Activities&Programming:InthecomingmonthswewillbeexpandingoureffortsinCaliforniatohelpveteransgettrainingandeducationatCaliforniaschoolsandfarmtrainingprograms,expandoureffortstogetveteransinternshipsonsuccessfulfarmoperations,supportveteranfarmsthroughourHomegrownHeroes.DeliveryFormat:Consulting,advising,1-on-1assistance.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia,National
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FarmsReach POBox7488Berkeley,CA94707(415)658-5405www.farmsreach.com
Mission:TheFarmsReachonlineplatformandstrategiccommunityeventshelpfamilyfarmersandagricultureorganizationstoconnect,learn,andbemoresuccessful.Activities&Programming:Throughouronlineplatform,farmersshareinformationwitheachother,connectwithfarmadvisorsandserviceproviders,accesspracticaltoolkits,andsourceinputsandsupplies.Bypartneringwithagricultureorganizations,weofferanevolvingmixoffarmservicesanddevelopsectoreventstobolsterourcollectiveimpact.FarmsReach’sultimategoalistohelpfarmershelpeachotherandtohelporganizationalpartnersexpandtheirreachinthefarmingcommunity.
Beforeswitchingourfocustofarmeducationandsupportservices,FarmsReachoperatedseveralfarm-to-chefandfarm-to-institutionprogramsanddevelopedsoftwareforregionaldistribution.In2011,wepublishedapopularwhitepaper,“BuildingRegionalProduceSupplyChains,”thathighlightstheobstaclesandopportunitiesinlocalfooddistribution.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
GrangeSchoolofAdaptiveAgiculture
16200NorthHWY101Willits,CA95490www.school-of-adaptive-agriculture.org
Mission:TheGSAAisaneducationaltrainingcenterthatequipsthecurrentandnextgenerationoffarmersandadvocateswithessentialskillsinthescience,artandbusinessoffood.Throughvocationalworkshopsanditsflagshipprogram,anintensive14week,residentialagriculturecourse,theGSAAhasgainedareputationforbeingonethepremieragricultureschoolsinNorthernCalifornia.Activities&Programming:Weofferimmersivetrainingforadultsinanimalhusbandry,cropproduction,businessmanagement,andindustrialartsina14weekresidentialprogram.Theeducationissplitbetweenguidedfieldworkonademonstrationfarm,over30fieldtrips,classroomlessonsandworkshops.EveryWinterandearlySpringweofferaseriesofcontinuingeducationworkshopsforfarmersandranchers.Effortsin2016:Theprogramisinits'firstthreeyearsofcapacitybuilding,withopportunitiesspringingupeachyearandanapproachthattakesinfeedbacktoadaptourprograms.DeliveryFormat:in-personeventsRegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
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HolisticManagementInternational(HMI)
5941JeffersonSt.NE,SuiteBAlbuquerque,NM87109(505)842-5252www.holisticmanagment.org
Mission:Ourmissionistoeducatepeopleinregenerativeagricultureforhealthylandandthrivingcommunities.Activities&Programming:Place-basedandonlineclassesinWholeFarm/RanchBusinessPlanning,WholeFarm/RanchLandManagement,andBeginningFarmer/RancherTraining
RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
KitchenTableAdvisors 40514thStreet,Suite164Oakland,CA94612www.kitchentableadvisors.org
Mission:KitchenTableAdvisorsfuelstheeconomicviabilityofsustainablesmallfarmsandranchesthroughpracticalbusinessadvisingandtrustedrelationships.Activities&Programming:Practicalandpersonalizedbusinessadvisingoverathreeyearperiodwithsmallscaleorganicfarmsorpasture-basedlivestockranches.Effortsin2016:Wewillbeonboarding10-15farmsperyear.TermsbegininNovember.DeliveryFormat:Consulting,advising,1-1assistance.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,NorthCoast,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley
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MultinationalExchangeforSustainableAgriculture(MESA)
2362BancroftWayBerkeley,CA94704(510)654-8858www.mesaprogram.org
Mission:MESAcultivatesaglobalgrassrootsnetworkoffoodandfarmingleaderstorevivecommunityfoodsystems,linkingancestralknowledgewithinnovationrootedinearthstewardship,equitableeconomiesandmulticulturalalliancesworldwide.Activities&Programming:MESAisaglobalgrassrootsnetworkthatconnectsfarmers,researchersandorganizerstoshareheritageandinnovationonbehalfofresilientcommunityfoodsystemsandadvancingthenextgenerationoffarmers.MESA'snetworkandprogramsoffer:farmer-to-farmerexchange,experientialeducation,mentorshipsupport,bilingualonlinecurriculuminAppliedAgroecology,andaBayAreaUrbanFarmerTrainingProgramtoprimarilyserveimmigrantsandformerlyincarceratedindividuals.DeliveryFormat:in-personandonlineevents,printedoronlineeducationalmaterials,references,etc.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
NCAT/ATTRA 36355RussellBlvd.POBox2218Davis,CA95617(530)792-7338TollfreeSustainableAgricultureHotline1-800-436-9140(English)and1-800-411-3222(Spanish)www.ncat.org/californiaandwww.attra.ncat.org
Mission:Helpingpeoplebychampioningsmall-scale,local,andsustainablesolutionstoreducepoverty,promotehealthycommunities,andprotectnaturalresourcesActivities&Programming:NCAT/ATTRAprovidesin-personworkshopsforfarmers,webinars,1on1technicalassistanceandtrainingandpublications(seewebsite)onawidevarietyoftopicsrelatedtosustainableagricultureproduction.Effortsin2016:NCAT/ATTRAiscurrentlyworkingwiththeGrowingRootsProject(https://growingroots.berkeley.edu/)andwillbeteachingworkshopsonfarmbusinessplanning,marketing,ecologicalsoilmanagement,ecologicalpestmanagement,andbeneficialhabitatmanagement,foodsafety,urbanfarmingandpasturedporkandpoultryforbeginningfarmers.NCAT/ATTRAisalsoplanningthesecondannualLatinoFarmerConference,tobeheldinNovember.http://www.latinofarmerconference.ncat.org/RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
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OrganicFarmingResearchFoundation(OFRF)
P.O.Box440SantaCruz,CA95061(831)426-6606www.ofrf.org
Mission:Tofosterthewidespreadadoptionandimprovementoforganicfarmingsystems.Activities&Programming:AtOFRF,webuildthevitalinfrastructurethatsupportsthesuccessoforganicfarmers.Ourfourareasoffocusare:POLICY,wherewegrowchampionsinCongressandfederalagencies;EDUCATION,whereweworktointegrateorganicfarmingprogramsintoallagriculturaluniversities;GRANTMAKINGthatexpandstheadoptionoforganicfarmingandpracticeswhileaddressingurgentissuesfacedbymanyorganicfarmersinAmerica;andbuildingCOMMUNITYtocultivateabroaderanddeeperconnectionamongorganicsupporters.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia,U.S.
OrganicSeedAlliance(OSA) POBox772PortTownsend,WA98368(360)385-7192www.seedalliance.org
Mission:OrganicSeedAllianceadvancestheethicaldevelopmentandstewardshipofthegeneticresourcesofagriculturalseed.Webelieveseedispartofourcommonculturalheritage–aliving,naturalresourcethatdemandscarefulmanagementtomeetfoodneedsnowandintothefuture.Weaccomplishourmissionthroughresearch,education,andadvocacy.Activities&Programming:Wesupportfarmersinterestedinproducingseedcommercially,aswellasfarmerswhoareinterestedinfindingordevelopingthebestcropvarietiesfortheirneeds.Wedothisby:-Providingin-person,print-basedandon-linetraininginseedproductionandplantbreeding-Conductingvarietytrialsandplantbreedingprojectsinconjunctionwithfarmers-Providingappropriateseedproductionequipment-ProvidingnetworkingopportunitiesforcurrentandprospectiveseedgrowersRegionsServed:CentralCoast,NorthCoast,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
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PacificCoastFarmers'MarketAssociation(PCFMA)
5060CommercialCircle,SuiteAConcord,CA94520(925)825-9090or(800)949-FARMwww.pcfma.org
Mission:OurmissionistoempowerCaliforniafarmerstobeenormouslysuccessfulinBayAreacommunities.You'llseeuspursuingourmissioneverytimeyoushopatoneofourfarmers'marketswherelocalfarmsgathertoselltheirdeliciousproducts.Activities&Programming:PCFMAcreateseconomicopportunitiesthroughthrivingcertifiedfarmers’markets.Weorganizeover65weeklycertifiedfarmers'marketsinmorethan35BayAreacommunities.We’realsohappytohelpourgrowersandnon-agriculturalproducerstakeadvantageofotheropportunitiestoselltheirproductdirectlytoconsumers,includinglargerscalebuyerssuchasrestaurantsandinstitutions.Inaddition,PCFMAhelpsitssisterorganization,FreshApproach,tosourcefromPCFMAfarmers'marketproducersfortheirfamers'marketonwheels,FreshestCargo,whichdrivesintounderservedcommunities,makinglocalfoodmoreaccessible.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
PieRanch POBox363Pescadero,CA94060(650)879-0995www.pieranch.org
Mission:PieRanchcultivatesahealthyandjustfoodsystemfromseedtotablethroughfoodeducation,farmertraining,andregionalpartnerships.Activities&Programming:Workshops,tours,apprenticeships,internships,developingresearchonintegratedanimalcropproductionsystem,monthlycommunitygatherings&barndances,sharinginformation/knowledge/learnings.Effortsin2016:Holdingaworkshoponblacklivesmatter,whitepeopleshowingupforracialjusticeandhowthisconnectstodismantlingracisminfood&farmingsystemsRegionsServed:CentralCoast
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PUENTES-BridgingSustainableCommunities
4719QuailLakesDr,Ste.GStockton,CA95207www.puentesca.org
Mission:PUENTES’missionistospreadtheknowledgeandthedevelopmentofsustainabletechnologyandstimulateacriticalcooperativeandpositiveattitudeinat-riskcommunitiesthroughouttheAmericas.Activities&Programming:PUENTESisa501c(3)communityserviceorganizationthatoperatestheBoggsTractCommunityFarm,thePUENTESCSA,theStocktonFairgroundsFamilyGardensandsponsorstheBlackUrbanFarmerAssociation(BUFA),allinSanJoaquinCounty.PUENTESCSAmarketsfreshproduceandservesspecialneedsfamilies(theCommunityDividentProgram)andoperatesafoodhubthatissupplyingagrowingnetworkofurbanfoodoutlets(liquorandconveniencestores).OurNurbaculture(naturalurbanagriculture)ApprenticeTrainingProgrampreparesnewfarmerstobecomeurbanagriculturalentrepreneurs,andwearedevelopingapartnershipwithSanJoaquinDeltaCollegetointegratetheNATPintotheiracademicofferingsinhorticultureandrelatedfields.Eachyearmorethanathousandcommunityvolunteerscomeouttoengageinfarmisthenicsinsupportofourfreerangepoultry,beekeeping,foodforest,schoolgarden,hyacinthcomposting,andothersustainableagricultureprojects.Effortsin2016:Wehopetoincreaseourfoodhuboperationsinmoreofthefooddesertareasinourcommunityandwillneedtopartnerwithmoreindependentproducerswhomeetourhighstandards(non-chemical),andwearealwaysworkingonexpandingourCSAsales.Thethirdclassofourtwosemesterapprenticetrainingprogramwillbeginlaterthisfallandwillprovideanintensiveandcomprehensivetrainingprogramtopreparewantabeurbanagricultureentrepreneurs.DeliveryFormat:Businessservices,productionservices,marketingservicesRegionsServed:SanJoaquinValley
RogueFarmCorps POBox533Ashland,OR(541)951-5105www.roguefarmcorps.org
Mission:RogueFarmCorpsexiststotrainthenextgenerationoffarmersandranchersthroughhands-oneducationalprograms.Wesupportourlocalagriculturaleconomyandservesasamodelforothercommunities.Activities&Programming:Ourfarmtrainingprogramsofferhands-onexperienceonadiversenetworkofcommercialfamilyfarmsinOregon.Weproviderealworldopportunitiesforbeginnersandadvancedstudentsofagriculture.DeliveryFormat:inpersoneventsRegionsServed:Oregon(activeintheCAfarmingcommunityaswell)
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SanBenitoWorkingLandscapesGroup
P.O.Box2080Hollister,CA95024(831)389-4486www.pinnaclespartnership.org/working-landscapes
Mission:FindingcommongroundforranchingandconservationActivities&Programming:InrecognitionofthevitalrolethatranchersplayincaringforSanBenitoCounty’suniqueandvaluablerangelands,theSBWLGconnectslocalandregionallandownersandmanagerstotools,events,andopportunitiestosupporttheeconomicviabilityoffamilyranches.TheSBWLGalsoconnectswillinglandownersandconservationpartnersforon-the-groundrangemanagementorwildlifehabitatimprovementprojects,andseekstodocumentandsharelocalsuccessstoriesrelatedtoranchingandconservation.TheSBWLGprovidesmonthlye-mailupdatestoranchowners/managersandotherpartnersonavailabletools,resources,events,andopportunitiesrelatedtotheprotectionandenhancementofworkingranchesandfarmsinSanBenitoCountyandadjacentareas.SBWLGpartnersconvenetwoorthreetimesperyearinSanBenitoCountytoshareindividualandorganizationalupdatesrelatedtorangelandconservationinourarea.RanchersareinvitedtocontacttheSBWLGcoordinatoranytimetorequestcustomizedinformationaboutavailableresources(includingpeer-to-peer,rancher-to-rancherconnections)tosupportthefamily'sspecificgoalsforrangemanagement,economicviability,orconservation.Allinformationiskeptconfidential.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
SantaRosaJuniorCollege,ShoneFarm
7450SteveOlsonLnForestville,CA95436(707)535-3707www.shonefarm.com
Mission:ShoneFarmservesprimarilyasanoutdoorlaboratorysiteforagricultureandnaturalresourceclasses.Afullcomplementoffarmequipmentandfacilitiesexistonthefarmforusebythestudentsandstaff.Studentsgainhands-onpracticesonthe365acreswhichconsistofforest,pasture,sustainableagricultureandvineyard,andalsolearnhowtomakeimportantbusinessmanagementdecisionsthroughdirectsalesatvariouslocations.Someoftheproductsincludevegetables,oliveoil,wine,lamb,beefandeggs.ShoneFarmalsoservesasacommunityresourcebysupportingevents,shortcoursesandindustrymeetingseachyear.Activities&Programming:Associate'sdegreeand/orcertificateinSustainableAg,alongwithstand-alonecoursesinAgBusiness,AgMechanicsandotherhorticulturalsubjects.ShoneFarmalsooffersanIncubator-likeprogramwhereparticipantstakeresponsibilityforonehalf-acreandgrowincollaborationwithourCSAandothermarkets.Effortsin2016:Ourincubator-likeprogram:IndependentAgEnterpriseProgram-IAEPisstillexpandingandbeingrefined.2016isourfirstyearwithparticipants.Wehopetoseekgrantfundingtohelpenrichtheprogramwithmorestafftimetosupportparticipantsandprovidetraininginbusinessplanningandrecord-keepingtools.RegionsServed:NorthCoast
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SoilBornFarms,UrbanAgricultureandEducationProject
POBox661175Sacramento,CA95866(916)363-9685www.soilborn.org
Mission:Ourmissionistocreateanurbanagricultureandeducationprojectthatempowersyouthandadultstodiscoverandparticipateinalocalfoodsystemthatencourageshealthyliving,nurturestheenvironmentandgrowsasustainablecommunity.Activities&Programming:SoilBornFarmsoffersastipend-based,livingon-site8-monthbeginnerfarmerapprenticeshiptrainingprogram.Wealsohavesecondandthirdyearopportunities.Mostofourapprenticeshipclassesandfarmtoursareopentothepublicandregionalfarmers.DeliveryFormat:Onsitetrainingandprintedoronlineeducationalmaterials,references,etc.RegionsServed:SacramentoValley
SustainableAgricultureEducation(SAGE)
DavidBrowerCenter2150AllstonWay,Suite320Berkeley,CA94704(510)526-1793www.sagecenter.org
Mission:SAGErevitalizesagriculturalplacesnearcitieswherefarmingandlocalfoodculturecanthriveandbecelebrated.Activities&Programming:SAGEdevelopsandmanagesUrbanEdgeAgParkswhichfacilitatelandaccessforbeginningandimmigrantfarmers;providesorfacilitatesbusinessplanningandagronomictechnicalassistancetobeginningfarmers;worksinmulti-stakeholdercollaborationsattheregionalandsub-regionalscaletofacilitateurban-ruralconnectionsandtorevitalizeagriculturalplacesnearcities.Effortsin2016:SAGEiscollaboratingontheBFRDPgrantledbyUCBerkeley,thatfocusesonincreasingtheeffectivenessoflearninghubsforbeginningfarmers.ApendingprojectwillincreaseproductionofspecialtycropsaimedatservingthegrowingSanJosemarket.DeliveryFormat:Consulting,advising,1-on-1assistance,data&analyticsaboutthesectoroverall,inpersonevents.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
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SustainableAgricultureEducationAssociation(SAEA)
www.sustainableaged.org
Mission:TheSAEAexiststoserveandconnecteducators,teachers,students,staff,andadministratorswhofocusontheteachingandlearningofsustainableagricultureattheadultlevel.Activities&Programming:Provideopportunities(workshops,symposia,conferences,shortcourses,etc.)tolearnaboutanddevelopsustainableagricultureeducationprograms.Maintainabibliographyand/orlibraryofsustainableagricultureeducationcurriculummaterials.Publishanewslettertoshareinformationaboutsustainableagriculturaleducationinformation.Hostnationalconferencestoprovideforumsforprofessionaldevelopment,networking,advocacyactivitiesandpublishingofproceedings.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia,nation
TheFarmersGuild www.farmersguild.org
Mission:ToestablishanintegratednetworkofsocialandprofessionalhubsacrossCaliforniawherefarmersconnect,collaborateandfindtheresourcestheyneedtothrivewithinlocalfoodwebsthatstimulatestrongerlocaleconomies,createsocialequityandsustainournaturalresources.Activities&Programming:Weareanetworkoflocal,grassrootshubswherefarmersandfoodsystemadvocatesgathertoshareresources,exchangebestpracticesandorganizeonbehalfoffamilyfarms,sustainableagricultureandnewfarmersintheirregion.Thewider,statewideFarmersGuildorganizationworkstosupporttheselocalhubs,cross-pollinatebetweenthem,compileandshareresourcestoensurefarmersuccess,andgivecollectivevoicetoanewgenerationofagriculture.Effortsin2016:ContinuedgatheringsoflocalFarmersGuildchapters,theEntrepreneurialIntensiveofferedthroughoutthestate,onlineresources,policyadvocacyandmore.DeliveryFormat:In-personevents.RegionsServed:CentralValley,NorthCoast,SacramentoValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia,BayArea
UCBerkeley,GrowingRootsProject
www.growingroots.berkeley.edu
Mission:TosupporttheeconomicandecologicalviabilityofCaliforniabeginningfarmersandranchersfromdiversecommunities–whetherurban,ruralorperi-urban,orLatino,SoutheastAsian,AfricanorCaucasian.Activities&Programming:OurGrowingRootsProject(apartnershipwithNCAT,SAGE,UCCEandACRCD)offersin-depth,culturallyandregionally
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appropriateworkshops,technicalassistanceandeducationalmaterialstobeginningfarmersandranchersinurban,peri-urbanandruralregionsof10counties.Weaimtostrengthenfarmertofarmerandagriculturallearninghubnetworkingthroughretreats,fielddays,andfarmtours.Effortsin2016:Weofferworkshops,technicalassistanceandreferralsandaredevelopingeducationalmaterials(tipsheets,videos,webinars)relatedtofarmbusinessplanningandmarketing,ecologicalproduction,pasturedpoultry,rangelandmanagement,foodsafety,cottagefoods,andcollaborativefarming.DeliveryFormat:Printedandonlineeducationmaterials,references,etc.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley
UCCooperativeExtension–FresnoCounty
550E.ShawAvenue,Suite210-BFresno,CA93710(559)241-7515www.cefresno.ucanr.edu
Mission:Wearestewards,problem-solvers,catalysts,collaboratorsandeducators.Activities&Programming:Weconductresearchandextensionprogramstoimproveproductionandmarketingforsmall-scalefarmingoperations.Topicsincludeintegratedpestmanagement,irrigation,cropnutrition,marketing,andregulatorycompliance(foodsafety,pesticidesafety,nitrogenandgroundwatermanagement,etc.).Effortsin2016:Weareplanningworkshopsonintegratedpestmanagement,foodsafety,anddripirrigation.DeliveryFormat:Printedandonlineeducationalmaterials,references,etc,in-personeventsRegionsServed:CentralValley
UCCooperativeExtension–LosAngelesCounty
700W.MainStreetAlhambra,CA91801(626)586-1971www.celosangeles.ucanr.edu
Mission:TheUniversityofCaliforniaCooperativeExtensioninLosAngelesCountydevelopsandimplementscommunity-basededucationalprogramsthataddressthecriticalneedsofthecounty'sdiverseandmultiethnicpopulation.Staffandvolunteersprovideandencouragetheuseofcurrentresearch-basedinformationintheareasofnutrition,familyandconsumerscience;youthdevelopment;urbangardening;commercialhorticulture;agriculture;andnaturalresources.Activities&Programming:Weconnecturbanfarmerswithtraining,technicalresources,andpolicyinformation.Effortsin2016:Wearedevelopingaseriesofurbanagricultureworkshopsthatwillbeofferedaroundthestatein2017-2018.Deliveryformat:Consulting,advising,1-on-1assistance,printedandonlineeducationmaterials.RegionsServed:SouthernCalifornia
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UCCooperativeExtension–MarinCounty
1682NovatoBlvd.,Suite150BNovato,CA94947(415)473-4204www.cemarin.ucanr.edu
Mission:Wearestewards,problem-solvers,catalysts,collaboratorsandeducators.Activities&Programming:Weoffereducationmaterialsandinpersonworkshopstoallfarmingpractices,aswellasawebpagewithfactsheets,andotherhelpfulresources.Effortsin2016:Foodsafety,successionplanning,dairycalfhealth,beefindustryconcepts.DeliveryFormat:In-personevents,workshops,printedoronlineeducationalmaterials,references.RegionsServed:NorthCoast
UCCooperativeExtension–SanDiegoCounty
9335HazardWay,Suite201SanDiego,CA92123(858)822-7711www.cesandiego.ucanr.edu
Mission:Wearestewards,problem-solvers,catalysts,collaboratorsandeducators.Activities&Programming:Ourorganizationprovidesresearchbasedinformationandtechnicalknowhowonallareasofagriculture,fromproductiontomarketingtoconsumption.TheSanDiegospecificprogramsupportstheagriculturalindustrybyprovidingresearchbasedinformationonbusinessandriskmanagementeducation,marketingandmarketdevelopment,neworspecialtycropresearchandeducation,newgrowereducation,IPMandpesticidesafetyeducationandfoodsafetyeducation.Effortsin2016:NeworSpecialtyCropsResearchandEducationProgram-ongoingprogramfocusingprimarilyonfindingprofitable,waterefficientcropalternativesforagriculturalproducersinSouthernCalifornia.AspartofthisprogramweplantohaveseminarsandfielddaysfocusingonPitahayaorDragonFruitandpossiblycoffeeinSanDiego,VenturaandRiversideCountiesoverthenextfewmonths.Inaddition,weplantoofferaspecialtycropsconferenceintheSpringof2017.BusinessandRiskManagementEducationProgram-Inanefforttoimprovethemanagementskillsoffarmownersandfarmlaborsupervisors,wewillcollaboratewithZenithInsuranceandtheCaliforniaFarmLaborContractorAssociationtoorganizeanannualFarmLaborManagementSeminarinSanDiegoCountyinDecember2016.RegionsServed:SouthernCalifornia
UCCooperativeExtension–SantaClaraCounty
1553BergerDrive,Bldg.1SanJose,CA95112(408)282-3110www.cesantaclara.ucanr.edu
Mission:Wearestewards,problem-solvers,catalysts,collaboratorsandeducators.Activities&Programming:TheSmallFarmsProgram(SFP)develops,implements,andevaluateseducationandappliedresearchprogramsoncriticalissues
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andproblemsfacedbysmall-scale,limitedresource,familyfarmers,andspecialtycropproducersinthecounty.TheSFPalsoprovidesproductionandmarketinginformationtosmall-scalefarmers.Appliedresearchonimprovedproductionpracticesaswellasvarietytestsareaimedathelpingsmall-scalefarmersreducecosts,producesafeandwholesomefood,andfindnewvarietiesthatmightflourishunderlocalgrowingconditions.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
UCCooperativeExtension–SantaCruzCounty
1430FreedomBoulevard,SuiteEWatsonville,CA95076-2796(831)763-8040www.cesantacruz.ucanr.edu
Mission:TheUniversityofCaliforniaCooperativeExtensionisdedicatedtoprotectingandimprovingtheresourcesandqualityoflifeinSantaCruzCountybyprovidingresearch-generatedknowledgeandtechniquesrelatedtoagriculture,naturalresourcesandyouthdevelopment.Activities&Programming:Researchandeducationrelatedtolivestockandrangelandmanagement.Topicsincludelivestockhealth,weedmanagement,pasturemanagement,waterquality,etc.DeliveryFormat:Printedoronlineeducationalmaterials,references,etc.RegionsServed:CentralCoast
UCCooperativeExtension–SonomaCounty
133AviationBlvdSuite109SantaRosa,CA95403(707)565-2621www.cesonoma.ucanr.edu
Mission:InSonomaCounty,theUCCooperativeExtensionacademicstaffisattheforefrontofchange,workingtopreserveagriculture,helpingcommunitiesshapewisepublicpolicy,andstrengtheningcommunitydevelopmentandleadershipinouryouthandadults.Activities&Programming:Workshopsonspecialtycrops,regulatory/permitting,othervaluabletoolsforfarmers-i.e.irrigation,equipment,marketing,etc.Aswellasone-on-oneifneeded.Provideresearchbasedinformationtoagcommunity.Effortsfor2016:StartingaMentoringprogramthathasopportunitytoberegionalmodel.Businessservices,marketingservices,productionservices.Deliveryformat:Consulting,advising,1-1assistance,printandon-linepublicationsRegionsServed:NorthCoast
UCCooperativeExtension–YoloCounty
70CottonwoodStreetWoodland,CA95695(530)666-8143www.ceyolo.ucanr.edu
Mission: YoloCountyCooperativeExtensionprovidesabroadrangeofeducationalprogramsthatareofbenefittofarmers,ruralandurbanresidents,communityleaders,homemakers,parents,andyouth.Extensionprogramsfocusontraditionalandchangingneedsintheareasofagriculture,home
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economics,communityandruraldevelopment,nutrition,environmentalhorticultureand4-Handyouth.Activities&Programming:CE'smanyteachingtoolsincludemeetings,conferences,workshops,demonstrations,fielddays,videoprograms,newsletters
andmanuals.RegionsServed:NorthCoast
UCFoodObserver www.ucfoodobserver.com
Mission:UCFoodObserverisyourdailyselectionofmust-readnewsonfoodpolicy,nutrition,agricultureandmore,curatedbytheUniversityofCaliforniaaspartofitsUCGlobalFoodInitiative.Activities&Programming:WeareaUCwebsite/socialplatform(s)thatprovidesoriginalandcuratedcontent/newsrelatingtoabroadrangeoffoodandagriculturalissues.@ucfoodobserverandfindusonFacebook.DeliveryFormat:onlineeducationalmaterialsandreferencesRegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia,national/international
UCSmallFarmProgram 2116SocialScience&Humanities,UCDavisDavis,CA95616(530)752-7779www.sfp.ucdavis.edu
Mission:Weareguidedandmotivatedbyavisionofathriving,viableCaliforniaagriculturethathasadiversityofsmall-andmoderate-scalefarmsthatremainprofitable,enhancetheenvironment,enrichourculture,andimprovethequalityoflifeforbothproducersandconsumers.Ourmissionistopromotesuchacommunitybyconductingappliedresearchandoutreachprogramsforthesuccessfuladoption,managementandmarketingofpotentiallyprofitablecropsandenterprises.Activities&Programming:Wedevelopfieldandmarketresearchaimedattheneedsofsmall-andmoderate-scalefarmers,andprovidethatinformationtofarmerswhoareoftennotreachedbytraditionalextensionprograms.Inadditiontoourwebsite,newslettersandresearchreports,wealsoofferwebinars,workshops,fielddays,andone-on-oneconsultations.Ourclientsincludefarmersofmanydifferentcultureswhooperateawidevarietyoffarmingoperations,oftenwithlimitedresources.Effortsin2016:WeexpecttobeginofferingworkshopsregardingtheFoodSafetyModernizationActduringFall2016.DeliveryFormat:In-personevents,printedoronlineeducationalmaterials,references,etc.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
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UCSustainableAgricultureResearchandEducationProgram(SAREP)
AgriculturalSustainabilityInstituteatUCDavisOneShieldsAvenueDavis,CA95616(530)752-3915www.asi.ucdavis.edu/programs/sarep
Mission:SAREPprovidesleadershipandsupportforscientificresearchandeducationinagriculturalandfoodsystemsthatareeconomicallyviable,conservenaturalresourcesandbiodiversity,andenhancethequalityoflifeinthestate'scommunities.SAREPservesfarmers,farmworkers,ranchers,researchers,educators,regulators,policymakers,industryprofessionals,consumers,andcommunityorganizationsacrossthestate.Activities&Programming:TheUCSustainableAgricultureResearchandEducationProgram(SAREP)isastatewideprogramwithinUCAgricultureandNaturalResourcesandisaunitoftheAgriculturalSustainabilityInstituteatUCDavis.SAREPprovidesleadershipandsupportforscientificresearch,outreach,andeducationinagricultureandfoodsystemsthatareeconomicallyviable,conservenaturalresourcesandbiodiversity,andenhancethequalityoflifeinthestate'scommunities.SAREPhasseveralprogramareasunderitsdualinitiatives:Food&SocietyandAgriculture,Resources&theEnvironment.1)Ourfarmtoschoolandfarmtoinstitutionprogramspartnerwithcommunitiestoassesstheeffectivenessoflocalfoodprogramsandrecommendstepstoimprovethem.2)OurValues-basedSupplyChainprogramsworktobuildmarketsforfarmersandinformconsumersofthevaluesofsustainabilityinagriculture.Wecoordinatetechnicalassistancetosupportplayersalongthefoodchain(farmers,buyersandconsumers),andfacilitateconnectionsbetweenfoodsystemspartners.Resourcesonourwebsiteprovideinformationforfarmersinterestedinsellingproducetowholesalemarketsanddiversifyingmarkets.3)WeworktobuildandstrengthennetworksoffoodsystemsplayersthroughcommunicationsandconveningssuchastheCollaborativeFoodHubLearningNetwork,supportingthebusinessviabilityoffoodhubs,andinturn,thefarmerswhoselltothem.4)Weconductcounty-levelFoodSystemAssessmentsthroughoutCaliforniainpartnershipwithgovernmental,publichealth,socialservice,environmental,andagriculturalexpertstoserveasafoundationforstrengtheningregionalfoodsystems.5)TheSolutionCenterforNutrientManagementisawebsitew/resourcesforgrowersandagricultureprofessionalsonnutrientmanagement.6)TheCaliforniaNitrogenAssessmentisthefirstcomprehensiveaccountofnitrogenflows,practices,andpoliciesforCalifornia,andtheirimpactsonecosystemservicesandhumanwellbeing.TheCaliforniaNitrogenAssessmentisabookavailableonline,withsummarymaterialsavailableonline.7)TheCoverCropDatabasecontainsdetailedentriesforover40commonlyusedcovercropspecies,including:Seed,seedlingandmatureplantdescriptionsandpictures,idealtemperatureandgeographicrange,soil,waterandnutrientconsiderations,Managementdetailsincludingplantingandterminationdates,maintenanceissues,mowing,incorporation,harvestingandrecommendedequipment.8)SAREP’sEnergyandClimateFoot-printingworkassessestheentiretyofthefoodproductionandsupplychaintoidentifyenergyandemissions""hotspots"",evaluatestheimpactsofnewpracticesandtechnologies,andassessestrade-offsbetweeninterventionsatdifferentstagesofthesupplychainforselectedfoods.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
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USDA-NaturalResourcesConservationServices(NRCS)
430GStDavis,CA95616(530)792-5600www.nrcs.usda.gov
Mission:NRCSprovidesAmerica'sfarmersandrancherswithfinancialandtechnicalassistancetovoluntarilyputconservationontheground,notonlyhelpingtheenvironment,butagriculturaloperationstoo.Activities&Programming:NRCSoffersfreetechnicalassistanceforconservationplanningonagriculturallands.Variousfinancialincentiveprogramsareavailableonacompetitivebasis.Effortsin2016:EnvironmentalQualityIncentiveProgram(EQIP)isofferedonanannualbasis.DeliveryFormat:Consulting,advising,1-on-1assistance.RegionsServed:CentralCoast,CentralValley,NorthCoast,NorthMountain,NortheastMountain,SacramentoValley,SanJoaquinValley,SierraNevada,SouthernCalifornia
WildWillowFarm&EducationCenter
POBox33285SanDiego,CA92163www.sandiegoroots.org
Mission:Educating,cultivatingandempoweringsustainablefoodcommunitiesinSanDiegocounty.
Activities&Programming:WildWillowFarmisa6acrefarmlocatedsouthofSanDiego,ontheborderwithTijuana.OurFarmSchoolprogrameducatesstudentsonthebasicsofbuildingsoil,low-tillandnotillfarmingpractices,andhowtogrowvegetablesinourFarming101and102courses.Ourfarmisalsoacommunitycenter,hostingvolunteerdays,corporateoutings,schoolfieldtrips,andmonthlypartiesandnetworkingevents.
RegionsServed:SouthernCalifornia
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INDEXAlamedaCountyRCD.................................................................................................................................................................................1
AgriculturalLandBasedTrainingAssociation(ALBA)..................................................................................................................................1
CommunityAlliancewithFarmers(CAFF)...................................................................................................................................................2
CaliforniaCenterforCooperativeDevelopment(CCCD).............................................................................................................................2
CaliforniaFarmLink....................................................................................................................................................................................3
CaliforniaCertifiedOrganicFarmers(CCOF)...............................................................................................................................................3
CenterforAgroecologyandSustainableFoodSystems(CASFS)..................................................................................................................4
CenterforLandBasedLearning(CLBL),FarmAcademy..............................................................................................................................4
CenterforSustainability(CFS),CalPolySLO...............................................................................................................................................5
CenterfortheStudyoftheAmericas-InternationalAgroecologyProgram(SOCLA)....................................................................................5
CentralCoastGrown..................................................................................................................................................................................6
EcologicalFarmingAssociation...................................................................................................................................................................6
ElkhornSloughEstuarineResearchReserve(ESERR)..................................................................................................................................7
FarmerVeteranCoalition...........................................................................................................................................................................7
FarmsReach...............................................................................................................................................................................................8
GrangeSchoolofAdaptiveAgiculture........................................................................................................................................................8
HolisticManagementInternational(HMI)..................................................................................................................................................9
KitchenTableAdvisors...............................................................................................................................................................................9
MultinationalExchangeforSustainableAgriculture(MESA).....................................................................................................................10
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NCAT/ATTRA............................................................................................................................................................................................10
OrganicFarmingResearchFoundation(OFRF)..........................................................................................................................................11
OrganicSeedAlliance(OSA).....................................................................................................................................................................11
PacificCoastFarmers'MarketAssociation(PCFMA).................................................................................................................................12
PieRanch.................................................................................................................................................................................................12
PUENTES-BridgingSustainableCommunities..........................................................................................................................................13
RogueFarmCorps....................................................................................................................................................................................13
SanBenitoWorkingLandscapesGroup....................................................................................................................................................14
SantaRosaJuniorCollege,ShoneFarm....................................................................................................................................................14
SoilBornFarms,UrbanAgricultureandEducationProject.......................................................................................................................15
SustainableAgricultureEducation(SAGE)................................................................................................................................................15
SustainableAgricultureEducationAssociation(SAEA)..............................................................................................................................16
TheFarmersGuild....................................................................................................................................................................................16
UCBerkeley,GrowingRootsProject........................................................................................................................................................16
UCCooperativeExtension–FresnoCounty..............................................................................................................................................17
UCCooperativeExtension–LosAngelesCounty.....................................................................................................................................17
UCCooperativeExtension–MarinCounty..............................................................................................................................................18
UCCooperativeExtension–SanDiegoCounty.........................................................................................................................................18
UCCooperativeExtension–SantaClaraCounty.......................................................................................................................................18
UCCooperativeExtension–SantaCruzCounty........................................................................................................................................19
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UCCooperativeExtension–SonomaCounty............................................................................................................................................19
UCFoodObserver....................................................................................................................................................................................20
UCSmallFarmProgram...........................................................................................................................................................................20
UCSustainableAgricultureResearchandEducationProgram(SAREP).....................................................................................................21
USDA-NaturalResourcesConservationServices(NRCS)..........................................................................................................................22
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