UCCE Central Coast Small Farm Program

08/27/2022

Thinking about commercially growing on the Central Coast?

To help growers evaluate financial feasibility, the University of California has estimated costs to produce and harvest organic strawberries for fresh market. 🍓

https://bit.ly/3pOKx8e

06/24/2022

Good morning all, here is a financial aid opportunity, please read on! 🌱🌱🌱

Drought in California has affected us all, including much of our agriculture and food systems. Many of our farmers are on the front lines of the effects of the drought. To ease some of the financial stressors that farmers face due to drought, there are community-led organizations, such as the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), that are offering financial support to help farmers with drought-related issues they have faced in their agricultural operations.

The CAFF Drought Emergency Fund is made possible through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) California Underserved and Small Producers (CUSP) Grant Program.

Find the link to the CAFF Drought Emergency Fund here:
https://caff.org/cafamilyfarmeremergencyfund/

Learn more about CDFA's CUSP Grant Program here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/CUSP/

***ESPAÑOL***

La sequía en California nos ha afectado a todos, incluyendo a mayoría de nuestra agricultura y sistemas de alimentos. Una multitud de nuestros agricultores están en las primeras líneas sufriendo los efectos de la sequía. Para disminuir algunos de los factores de estrés financiero que han resultado por la sequía, hay organizaciones comunitarias como la Alianza Comunitaria de California para Agricultores de Familia (CAFF) las cuales ofrecen apoyo financiero para ayudar a los agricultores con problemas en su operación agrícola a causa de la sequía.

La ayuda financiera, como el Fondo de Emergencia por la Sequía de CAFF, se ha hecho posibles a través del Programa de Fondos Económicos para Productores en Desventaja y de Pequeña Escala de California (CUSP) del Departamento de Agricultura y Alimentos de California (CDFA).

Encuentre la solicitud para el Fondo de Emergencia por la Sequía de CAFF aquí: https://caff.org/cafamilyfarmeremergencyfund/

Aprenda más sobre Programa de Fondos Económicos para Productores en Desventaja y de Pequeña Escala de California (CUSP) aquí: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/CUSP/index_sp.html

03/01/2022

Good morning, all!

***TODAY, TUESDAY MARCH 1ST WILL BE THE SPANISH LANGUAGE TRACK***

If you would like to learn more about Small Farms, food communities, and supporting agriculture, consider attending the California Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Small Farms Conference:

" Get inspired!
The California Small Farm Conference is back, featuring a virtual bounty of online webinars, forums, and videos showcasing farmers, advocates and experts from across the golden state.

With pay-what-you-can admission, you can join fellow farmers, ranchers and agricultural activists as we celebrate food communities, explore ways to grow together, and share experiences and knowledge.

From water resilience and everyday practical tips, to trailblazing women and equity in agriculture, pollinators, mycorrhizal fungi and more, the lineup this year is teeming with practical and energizing content to help you grow in your field."

Check out the full lineup and register here:

FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 3, 2022 Previous Next Days Hours Minutes Seconds Para español, haga clic aquí The California Small Farm Conference returns for a 34th year! Dig into over 50 different online workshops, forums and videos designed for farmers, ranchers and the local food system advocates who su...

10/13/2021

09/24/2021

***SPANISH TRANSLATION OF PREVIOUS POST:

¡Saludos!

Avisando a todos los agricultores o persona que conozca agricultores que necesiten ayuda técnica:

¿Le gustaría solicitar a programas que les pueda ceder algunos fondos para apoyarlos a desarrollar la salud de sus suelos y/o ayudarlos a ahorrar agua mientras reduce sus emisiones de gases con efecto invernadero?

APRENDA más sobre estos programas UNIENDOSE al TALLER GRATUITO de Zoom el día martes 19 de octubre del 2021 de 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM.

En este taller, aprenderá sobre el Programa Suelos Sanos (CDFA-HSP) y el Programa Estatal de Eficiencia y Ahorros de Agua (CDFA-SWEEP) del Departamento de Comida y Agricultura del estado de California (CDFA).

¡Adjuntado está el folleto con más información!

Se puede registrar usando este enlace: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=35814
o puede mandar un correo electrónico como se presenta en el folleto.

¡Esperamos *virtualmente* ver a muchos de ustedes en el taller!

Atentamente,
Equipo de Programa de Pequeñas Operaciones Agrícolas
de la Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de California, Condado de Santa Clara
(UCCE--Small Farm Program--Santa Clara County)

09/24/2021

Greetings!

Calling all growers and or anyone that knows growers in need of technical assistance:

Would you like to apply for programs that can grant you some funding towards building your soil health and or saving water while reducing your greenhouse gas emissions?

LEARN MORE about these programs BY JOINING our FREE Zoom Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, October 19th from 8:30AM-10:30 AM.

In this workshop, you will learn more about the CDFA's Healthy Soils Program (CDFA-HSP) and State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (CDFA-SWEEP).

Attached is the workshop flyer for more information!

You can register at this link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=35747

or send an email to a corresponding email as mentioned in the flyer.

Hope to *virtually* see many of you at the workshop!

Sincerely,
UCCE--Small Farm Program Team--Santa Clara County

05/21/2021

ORCHARD MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP SERIES
8:00 - 10:30 AM
Offered Virtually via Zoom

Series I: Production Management
Thursday, May 27, 2021
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Series II: Integrated Pest Management
Thursday June 10, 2021
Workshop registration link: http://ucanr.edu/orchardsworkshop

04/14/2021

New Job Posting
Small Farm Program Assistant (CES3), Job ID #17318
County Location: Santa Clara County
Application Deadline: April 23, 2021
Application Link: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=17&JobOpeningId=17318&PostingSeq=1

The Small Farm Program Assistant CES 3 (Community Education Specialist 3) is a Spanish/English bi-lingual position, receiving general instruction from the Small Farms and Specialty Crops Advisor in Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties. This position will develop bi-lingual education outreach materials and presentations, delivering technical information on farming, food safety, and climate smart principles related to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and Climate Smart Agricultural programs. The CES 3 works collaboratively with Small Farms Advisor to develop educational training methods and techniques to assist Spanish speaking farmers with the skills needed to accurately complete grant applications, including loans and rebate opportunities, data collection, reporting requirements and project management for farmers receiving funding from the Climate Smart Agriculture incentive funding programs administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI).

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.

04/14/2021

Small Farm Program Assistant (CES3), Santa Clara County, Job ID #17318
County Location: Santa Clara County
Application Deadline: April 23, 2021
Application Link: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=17&JobOpeningId=17318&PostingSeq=1

04/14/2021

Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant Program

FARMERS, RANCHERS, AG PROPERTY OWNERS: The County of Santa Clara is now accepting applications to the Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant Program for up to $30,000 in grant funding for compost and mulch application, and 25 other pre-approved practices that improve soil health.

Healthy agricultural soils help to hit the brakes on climate change by pulling carbon out of the air. The County of Santa Clara will compensate farmers and ranchers for providing this public service through the ARI grant program.

>> Application deadline: May 1st

02/20/2021

2021 Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting

UC Cooperative Extension Monterey County is offering their 2021 Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting virtually this year. Topics covered include: nitrogen mineralization from organic fertilizers and composts, improving the efficiency of drip germination of lettuce and w**d control, update on Ag Order 4.0, to name a few. To register for the workshop use the following link:
https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=32769

01/13/2021

Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program

USDA announces Quality Loss Assistance for eligible producers affected by 2018 and 2019 natural disasters. Signups began on Jan. 6, 2021. Funded by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, this new program provides assistance to producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to natural disasters occurring in 2018 and 2019. The deadline to apply for QLA is Friday, March 5, 2021.

For more information, visit https://www.farmers.gov/quality-loss, or contact your local USDA Service Center. Producers can also obtain one-on-one support with applications by calling 877-508-8364.