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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!

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Sunday, February 23
 

11:30am PST

Beyond the Newsletter: 5 Strategies to Scale a 100+ CSA Program in Less Than One Season
Sunday February 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm PST
Most farmers know a newsletter is key to engaging an existing audience, but it’s the activities surrounding your newsletter that deliver growth. Scaling a CSA program requires more than just communication; it demands strategic planning and execution across various aspects of the business.

After a brief presentation, attendees will be guided through a hands-on workshop, where they’ll learn 5 strategies to grow a CSA. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with a clear, actionable plan to scale their CSA membership to 100+ members this season, leveraging a mix of good products, community engagement, and technology.
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Sunday February 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm PST
Online

1:15pm PST

Which Direct Market Channel Is Right for Me?
Sunday February 23, 2025 1:15pm - 1:30pm PST
Learn about different market channels and their pros and cons. Identify which market channels may be beneficial for your business.  
Speakers
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Ramiro Lobo

Small Farms Advisor, UCCE San Diego
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Darlene Ruiz

Staff Research Associate, UCCE San Diego
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Sunday February 23, 2025 1:15pm - 1:30pm PST
Online
 
Monday, February 24
 

3:00pm PST

Asian Specialty Crop
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PST
In this conference I will be introducing a panel from different regions to talk about Asian Specialty Crop and the impact of how each region is doing. This is to create the talk of what's happening in our markets, how we can brainstorm, help each other out, etc.
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Addison Vang

Hmong Community Food Systems Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Chiang Rai Lor

Aggregation Coordinator, FairShare CSA Coalition

Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Online
 
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