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Welcome to the 37th annual California Small Farm Conference, a week-long event featuring over 40 online workshops as well as a dozen in-person gatherings around the state. Whether you’re a beginning farmer or a seasoned grower, a local food advocate or a farmers market manager, you’ll find something here for you. This year’s theme, "Rooted in Place", honors the vital relationship between farmers, communities and the land they steward.

Check out the schedule below for event times and locations. Click "Reserve Tickets" to register. Admission is on a sliding-scale, to ensure everyone can attend. Please select the amount you’re comfortable paying. Enjoy the conference!

The majority of our conference workshops are recorded for later viewing at any time on CAFF’s YouTube channel, with the exception of certain small group and facilitated sessions for privacy reasons. 
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Ag Technology: Funding Opportunities
Monday February 24, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PST
Online
Open Zoom

During this panel presentation, we will:
  1. Learn how to use CAFF funding database and explore various funding opportunities available to farmers
  2. Discuss 4 programs available to purchase ag equipment, including: 
    SWEEP: A program from the CA Department of Food & Ag, that funds up to 100% of irrigation efficiency technologies
    California HVIP and CORE: A program that provides rebates for the acquisition of new, electric equipment and machinery
    Ag Electrification Program: For 3CE customers in the Central Coast

    The session will be moderated CAFF's Tech Advisor Maria Ridoutt-Orozco. Join us to learn how these funding opportunities can support your farming operations!
Speakers
avatar for Paige Callaghan

Paige Callaghan

Energy Programs Analyst, 3CE
avatar for Maria Ridoutt-Orozco

Maria Ridoutt-Orozco

Small Farm Technology Advisor, CAFF
Maria supports the Small Farm Tech Hub by leading technical assistance efforts to improve the productivity and competitiveness of small farmers. Maria is originally from Peru and fell in love with farming when she attended the Agrarian National University in Lima. After receiving... Read More →
avatar for Ana Resendiz

Ana Resendiz

CES III, UCANR
Hello, I'm Ana Resendiz the Climate Smart Agriculture-Community Education Specialist III for UC Cooperative Extension in Imperial County.I provide technical assistance to farmers and ranchers applying for CDFA grant programs.Currently, there are three grant funding opportunities... Read More →
avatar for Ricardo Armendarez

Ricardo Armendarez

Project Manager 2, CalSTART
About the great company Ricardo works for. CALSTART, a non-profit global leader in accelerating clean energy transportation and mobility, administers a host of integral programs in California and provides technical resources to help navigate zero-emission transitions. Cal Feet Advisor provides... Read More →

Monday February 24, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am PST
Online
  Tools & Tech
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