CALL FOR AID ...
INNOVATION ...
Family farm swaps cows for goats amid changed dairy industry
Some small family dairy farms have had to go big or out of business — or get creative
FUNDING ...
CDFA awards $1.1 million in grants to 11 projects throughout the state
Funds awarded through the 2021 California Underserved and Small-Scale Producer Grant Program
FUNDS AWARDED ...
More than 100 small farms get a giant boost
The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund supports veterans in their early years of farming and ranching
GRANTS AVAILABLE ...
Applications open for Underserved & Small Farm Producer Grant Program
CDFA will host a webinar Tuesday May 4 at 1pm to discuss the grant program and application process
AG ABROAD ...
Taking a farmer-led approach to food justice
Rachel Bezner Kerr: "Agriculture is a complex issue that ties together so much of the human experience"
AG ABROAD ...
Small family farmers produce a third of the world’s food
New FAO research focuses on contributions of farmers with fewer than two hectares
UPCOMING WEBINARS ...
Free webinars explore small-business ideas for life after COVID-19
Webinars will be held on alternate Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
GRANTS ANNOUNCED ...
State grants available for small farms, aquaculture projects
Grants directly benefit and strengthen the state’s local food system
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