2025 California Small Farm Conference

Urban Agriculture is crucial for communities and local economies, diversity of ecosystems, and climate resiliency. The workshop "Growing Urban Agriculture: Challenges, Pathways, and Equity for a Resilient Landscape" will highlight a collective set of goals aimed at uplifting the importance of and need to support urban agriculture in California. Urban agriculture is a vital entryway for urban communities to connect to the greater food system. This workshop will offer space for important discussion around bridging urban and rural agricultural communities to build stronger relationships and power for our local food producers. It will also inform participants about the benefits and challenges of urban agriculture, current programs and opportunities, and how to advocate for all of California’s small farms.