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Central Coast Small Farmer Rancher Fisherfolk Forum

Allan Hancock Boyd Concert Hall Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F) 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, United States

Brought to you by: A full day of events, networking, access to fundamental resources, and keynote speakers for small producer stakeholders and associated support service BUSINESSEs. FISHERFOLK RANCHERS FARMERS First…

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Boyd Hall Foyer 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Make sure to check in and get the schedule and details for the day. If you need help finding a location, or with translation to Spanish or Mixteca, volunteers will…

The Central Coast Small Farmer Rancher Fisherfolk Forum

Allan Hancock Boyd Concert Hall Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F) 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, United States

October 26th, EconAlliance and SBCFAN bring a full day of events for small farm / ranch business stakeholders and supporters.

Free

Keynote Speaker Jennifer Lester Moffitt

Boyd Hall 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

KEYNOTE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE Importance of regional food systems Role of usda in supporting regional food systems Critical role of small scale producers in regional supply chains BIO Jennifer Lester…

So you’ve been farming for a while?

Classroom #F225 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

USDA Farm Loan Overview and resources you can access The workshop will include access to agency resources and information to continue being profitable, including what renting farmers may need to…

So you’re thinking of becoming a farmer?

Classroom #F250 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

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…

OFF-SITE: Career Technical Education Program Tour

Pioneer Valley High School, Career Technical Education Building 675 Panther Dr, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Career Technical Education Program Tour at Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center

LUNCH

Building F Courtyard 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Lunch will be available for purchase from Food Trucks on site.

Crop Insurance 101

Classroom #F210 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Providing producers with information on crop loss insurance that is due to flooding and drought. This will also include information on all natural disaster insurance. The presentation will include opportunities…

Regenerating California: Wrap-around Support Services for All Food Growers

Classroom #F231 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Despite a wealth of government, nonprofit, and private programs and investment, CA family farms continue to disappear, replaced by larger and less accessible corporate investors. The solution has always been…

Boosting Bees & Recruiting Dung Recyclers

Classroom #F250 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

From boosting bees to recruiting dung recyclers; exploring the ways sustainable pest management practices improve beneficial insect communities In his career as an entomologist Jacob has worked with a diversity…

Farms Together

Classroom #F217 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

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…

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