How we can help: USDA FSA Overview Presentation and How to get started with FSA What is involved in starting your own production business? How can you evaluate your options and make smart choices? Information will include how the agency…
In this workshop we will discuss regional small scale institutional supply chain and the role of policy advocacy in its enhancement and preservation. How will these things affect you and your business?
Are you ready for a farm food safety inspection? Are you unsure of your responsibilities to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? Come share your concerns, ask questions, and learn about recent updates to agricultural water guidelines and…
The 2024 Food Justice Microgrant Program seeks to address inequities and vulnerabilities in our local food system.
Project: Wild Farmlands Scholarship Fund – Youth Agroecology Education Scholarship Fund to help cover transportation costs, ensuring all students can access these valuable educational experiences. Region: Countywide wildfarmlands.org
Project: Soul Food for All – to teach community members how to grow and cook southern produce, improve access to culturally significant foods for African American students, and integrate Soul Food into the local food scene. Region: Countywide linktr.ee/guidancemoon
Project: Collaborative California Native Elderberry Growing Project for Socially Disadvantaged Students. Region:North County www.justjujubes.com
Project: Gotti’s Garden – to maintain soil health, increase biodiversity, and ecosystem resilience to promote local food production, job creation, and cost savings for farmers through organic certification, business licensing, and insurance. Region: South County www.instagram.com/gottisgarden/
Project: Improving Food Justice and Cooperative Work Experience Opportunities for Agriculture Education Students – expanding and increasing student involvement, providing equitable access to healthy food, and addressing the systemic issues underlying food insecurity. Region: North County www.pvhspanthers.org/
