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For a Listing of CCOF signature programs and events visit this webpage
May 5-7, 2008
Southwest Marketing Network Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Southwest Marketing Network is planning a number of networking meetings and many workshops for this conference. The event is focused on helping Southwestern producers and communities develop new and improved markets and enterprises and rebuild local food systems. www.swmarketingnetwork.org
May 6, 2008
Watsonville Strawberry Pomology Field Day, Watsonville, CA
Drs. Doug Shaw and Kirk Larson will provide an update on the performance of the recently released cultivars Monterey, San Andreas and Portola. Several promising advanced short-day selections from the UC strawberry breeding program will be presented, and information will be provided about other related horticultural topics. Dr. Frank Zalom will discuss his research with the strawberry entomology program and Dr. Tom Gordon will review his research on Verticillium wilt management and resistance. Dr. Dan Legard of the California Strawberry Commission will provide a brief regulatory update.
For additional information please contact Dr. Doug Shaw at 530.752.0905. RSVP by calling the California Strawberry Commission at 831.724.1301. CE credits had been requested and pending approval from DPR.
May 9-11, 2008
Cabrillo College Mothers Day Weekend Plant Sale, Cabrillo College, CA
Over 1000 different annuals, bedding plants, culinary & medicinal herbs, cut flowers, natives, perennials, salvias, species & hybrid fuchsias, succulents and vines.
Click here for more information.
May 13, 2008
Going Organic Crop OSP Training , Napa, CA
Any California farmer interested in converting to organic production, but are not sure how to make the transition can participate in the Going Organic Organic System Plan Training. Come learn from CCOF Mentors and Regional Service Representatives what you need to do to transition to organic farming. These events are free and open to anyone with an interest in organic farming. Learn more about the Going Organic program. Pre-registration required. For more information contact Fred Thomas (530) 891-6958 fred@ccof.org
May 15, 2008
Goat Milk Producers' Workshop, Merced, CA
The goat milk producers' workshop will be at the UC Cooperative Extension Ag Center Auditorium, 2145 W. Wardrobe Ave., in Merced. Registration is $15 in advance or $25 at the door. To register, make check payable to UC Regents and mail to Commercial Goat Milk Producers' Workshop, UC Cooperative Extension, 5630 S. Broadway, Eureka, CA 95503.
For more information, contact Giraud at (707) 445-7351, ddgiraud@ucdavis.edu.
May 17-18, 2008
Designing and Building the Complete Home Ecosystem, Santa Cruz, CA
Permaculture is a practical design methodolgy that applies common sense and ecological principles toward the creation of human settlements and the restoration of habitat. Learn more about this ongoing class series at www.terranovalandscaping.com/blog or call Ken Foster at 831 425 3514
May 19-22, 2008
UC: "Week of Blueberries" Field Days, Santa Paula, Camarillo, Parlier, and Nimopo, Ca
The events will include national and international blueberry experts, who will share their experiences in expanding markets and in solving production problems.
For more information contact
Ben Faber, bafaber@ucdavis.edu, 805-645-1462,
Manuel Jimenez, mjjimenez@ucdavis.edu, 559-685-3309,
Contact: Mark Gaskell, mlgaskell@ucdavis.edu, 805-934-6240.
May 27-30, 2008
International Fruit and Vegetable Summit, Paris, France
An exciting program has been developed by a committee of leading experts and will cover: Science, Social Marketing, Environmental Changes, Economics, Sociology and Policy. Be sure you are a part of this event! Click here tio visit the Official Summit site for program information and registration details.
May 28, 2008
California Agricultural Vision, Redding, CA
10:00am-1:00pm
You are invited to join California Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura, and the State Board of Food and Agriculture President, Al Montna and Board members at a public
listening session to help develop a strategic vision for a more productive, competitive and innovative agricultural sector by 2030.
Session purposes
• To bring agricultural stakeholders together to solicit comments for a strategic vision for California agriculture.
• To share information and answer questions about the California Agricultural Vision and how to get involved.
Please RSVP by email at least three days prior to each session and indicate if you are speaking or listening. To ensure that we are able to capture your views, please provide a written statement. If you are unable to attend a session, please submit your comments to agvision@cdfa.ca.gov by July 8, 2008.
For more information about the California Agricultural Vision, visit
www.cdfa.ca.gov/agvision/. (specific locations on the website).
May 29, 2008
California Agricultural Vision, Sacramento, CA
9:00am-12:00pm
You are invited to join California Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura, and the State Board of Food and Agriculture President, Al Montna and Board members at a public
listening session to help develop a strategic vision for a more productive, competitive and innovative agricultural sector by 2030.
Session purposes
• To bring agricultural stakeholders together to solicit comments for a strategic vision for California agriculture.
• To share information and answer questions about the California Agricultural Vision and how to get involved.
Please RSVP by email at least three days prior to each session and indicate if you are speaking or listening. To ensure that we are able to capture your views, please provide a written statement. If you are unable to attend a session, please submit your comments to agvision@cdfa.ca.gov by July 8, 2008.
For more information about the California Agricultural Vision, visit
www.cdfa.ca.gov/agvision/. (specific locations on the website).
May 31, 2008
Environmental Health Challenges for the 21st Century "Green Living" The Last Frontier,
Monterey, CA
An all day event addressing environmental toxins, your health, and possible solutions. Also "GreenHouse Gas Emissions & Burning." For more information contact LeVonne Stone at (831) 582-0803 or email ejustice.mbay.net.
May 31, 2008
The Pick & Gather at Riverdance Farms A local food and farm celebration, Livingston, CA
The “Pick & Gather” heartland event, will be hosted by farmers Cindy Lashbrook and Bill Thompson, Community Alliance of Family Farmers and local organizations.
This spring event on the ranch will provide a u-pick with an array of organic blueberries and Cherries, workshops, local artisans, a farmers market, local food vendors, music, children activities, farm tours, Saturday dinner, wine & beer tasting ….. over night camping and Sunday morning breakfast!
For more information contact Cindy Lashbrook (209) 761-0081. View the poster here.
www.localharvest.org
http://pickandgather.wordpress.com
www.localchoicescv.com
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Every Weekend in June, 2008
4th Annual Organic Lavender Festival, Cherry Valley, CA
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lavender Cuisine, Workshops, Fresh Lavender, Hay Rides, Farm Tours, Family Activities
123 Farm & Highland Springs Resort
General Admission- $3 Children: 12 yrs & under Free
Free Parking
www.123farm.com info@123farm.com
June 1, 2008
The Pick & Gather at Riverdance Farms A local food and farm celebration, Livingston, CA
The “Pick & Gather” heartland event, will be hosted by our local farmers Cindy Lashbrook and Bill Thompson, Community Alliance of Family Farmers and local organizations.
This spring event on the ranch will provide a u-pick with an array of organic blueberries and Cherries, workshops, local artisans, a farmers market, local food vendors, music, children activities, farm tours, Saturday dinner, wine & beer tasting ….. over night camping and Sunday morning breakfast! For more information contact Cindy Lashbrook (209) 761-0081.
www.localharvest.org
http://pickandgather.wordpress.com
www.localchoicescv.com
June 4, 2008
15th Annual Recognition Luncheon: Ag Woman of the Year Luncheon, Soledad, CA
Come celebrate with Ag Aganist Hunger an recognize Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz County women in agricultural. Guest Speakers are Jess Brown, Tim Driscoll & Willy Elliot-McCrea. Master of Ceremonies is Olga Ospina, KION 46 Anchor. Reservations are $50 per person. (831) 755-1480 or www.agagainsthunger.org
June 18-20, 2008
IFOAM Organic World Congress, Modena, Italy
IFOAM represents the interests of organic agriculture internationally and is the only worldwide umbrella organization responsible for the creation and revision of the basic standards. In June 2008, the organic world will gather in Modena, Italy with its rich diversity, its powerful ideas and its successful actions to leap toward the fulfilment of its vision: to make the world organic! www.ifoam.org
June 21-22, 2008
Community and Green Business - Ecovillage Design and Community Celebration , Santa Cruz, CA
Permaculture is a practical design methodolgy that applies common sense and ecological principles toward the creation of human settlements and the restoration of habitat. Learn more about this ongoing class series at www.terranovalandscaping.com/blog or call Ken Foster at 831 425 3514
June 27-29, 2008
North American Organic Brewers Festival, Portland, OR
The North American Organic Brewers Festival (NAOBF) returns to Portland’s Overlook Park on Friday, June 27th, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. • Saturday, June 28th, 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. • Sunday, June 29th, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event is Free and open to the public. Participation in beer tasting is $5 for a reusable, yet compostable, cornstarch tasting glass and samples are $1 a ticket. Children are welcome with guardians. Beer sales are restricted to people 21 years and older with valid ID. Discount of $1 off of tasting glass with validated MAX ticket or three (3) 4 oz cans of food. www.naobf.org
June 29-July 1, 2008
Fancy Food Show, New York, NY
Recent Fancy Food Shows have attracted from 19,000 to 24,000 attendees from specialty food, wine, gift and department stores, supermarkets, restaurants, mail-order and other related businesses. These attendees come to see more than a thousands of exhibitors from around the world, presenting more than 180,000 specialty foods to discover and sample.
Business booms at these trade-only shows, in a unique decision-maker to decision-maker environment. An impressive 87% of all attendees either authorize or recommend purchasing decisions. www.fancyfoodshows.com
July 1 , 2008
California Agricultural Vision, San Luis Obispo, CA
12:00pm-3:00pm
You are invited to join California Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura, and the State Board of Food and Agriculture President, Al Montna and Board members at a public
listening session to help develop a strategic vision for a more productive, competitive and innovative agricultural sector by 2030.
Session purposes
• To bring agricultural stakeholders together to solicit comments for a strategic vision for California agriculture.
• To share information and answer questions about the California Agricultural Vision and how to get involved.
Please RSVP by email at least three days prior to each session and indicate if you are speaking or listening. To ensure that we are able to capture your views, please provide a written statement. If you are unable to attend a session, please submit your comments to agvision@cdfa.ca.gov by July 8, 2008.
For more information about the California Agricultural Vision, visit
www.cdfa.ca.gov/agvision/. (specific locations on the website).
July 2 , 2008
California Agricultural Vision, Tulare, CA
10:00am-1:00pm
You are invited to join California Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura, and the State Board of Food and Agriculture President, Al Montna and Board members at a public
listening session to help develop a strategic vision for a more productive, competitive and innovative agricultural sector by 2030.
Session purposes
• To bring agricultural stakeholders together to solicit comments for a strategic vision for California agriculture.
• To share information and answer questions about the California Agricultural Vision and how to get involved.
Please RSVP by email at least three days prior to each session and indicate if you are speaking or listening. To ensure that we are able to capture your views, please provide a written statement. If you are unable to attend a session, please submit your comments to agvision@cdfa.ca.gov by July 8, 2008.
For more information about the California Agricultural Vision, visit
www.cdfa.ca.gov/agvision/. (specific locations on the website).
July 7 , 2008
California Agricultural Vision, Ventura, CA
12:00pm-3:00pm
You are invited to join California Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura, and the State Board of Food and Agriculture President, Al Montna and Board members at a public
listening session to help develop a strategic vision for a more productive, competitive and innovative agricultural sector by 2030.
Session purposes
• To bring agricultural stakeholders together to solicit comments for a strategic vision for California agriculture.
• To share information and answer questions about the California Agricultural Vision and how to get involved.
Please RSVP by email at least three days prior to each session and indicate if you are speaking or listening. To ensure that we are able to capture your views, please provide a written statement. If you are unable to attend a session, please submit your comments to agvision@cdfa.ca.gov by July 8, 2008.
For more information about the California Agricultural Vision, visit
www.cdfa.ca.gov/agvision/. (specific locations on the website).
July 8, 2008
California Agricultural Vision, Escondido, CA
9:00am-12:00pm
You are invited to join California Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura, and the State Board of Food and Agriculture President, Al Montna and Board members at a public
listening session to help develop a strategic vision for a more productive, competitive and innovative agricultural sector by 2030.
Session purposes
• To bring agricultural stakeholders together to solicit comments for a strategic vision for California agriculture.
• To share information and answer questions about the California Agricultural Vision and how to get involved.
Please RSVP by email at least three days prior to each session and indicate if you are speaking or listening. To ensure that we are able to capture your views, please provide a written statement. If you are unable to attend a session, please submit your comments to agvision@cdfa.ca.gov by July 8, 2008.
For more information about the California Agricultural Vision, visit
www.cdfa.ca.gov/agvision/. (specific locations on the website).
July 15, 2008
Deadline to Apply for Organic Fruit Grants, Santa Cruz, CA
OFRF to Invest $450,000 in Organic Fruit Projects Over Three Years. Deadline is July 15, 2008. More information at http://ofrf.org/pressroom/releases/071116_stretchislandfunding.html or call 831 426 6606
July 17 and 18, 2008
Organic Winegrowing Conference, Rutherford, CA
The Napa Valley Grapegrowers presents the only all-organic conference in the wine industry. The event is held at the beautiful Frog's Leap Winery in Rutherford and provides a wealth of information and networking opportunities for those interested in organic farming. http://www.napagrowers.org/owc.html
July 19-20, 2008
Community and Green Business - Ecovillage Design and Community Celebration , Santa Cruz, CA
Permaculture is a practical design methodolgy that applies common sense and ecological principles toward the creation of human settlements and the restoration of habitat. Learn more about this ongoing class series at www.terranovalandscaping.com/blog or call Ken Foster at 831 425 3514
July 26, 2008
6th Annual Mendocino Herb Fair, Mendocino, CA
The small but popular fair features a variety of products from herbal purveyors and healers, including fragrant plants and medicinal herbs, natural perfumes and aromatherapy, flower essences, oils and spices, medicinal remedies and teas, fairy-inspired accessories and trinkets, botanical salves and creams, and edible treats. Free. www.sonomagardens.com/mendocinoherbfair.html
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August, 2008
August 29-September 1 , 2008
Slow Food Nation, San Francisco, CA
Slow Food nation will hold an unprecedented public event, "Slow Food Nation", at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Slow Food Nation will aim to bring individuals and grassroots organizations into a new, united activism that changes the way America produces food and the way Americans eat. For updated information as it becomes available, visit: www.slowfoodnation.com
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September, 2008
September 14-18, 2008
Harlan II: An International Symposuium: Biodiversity in Agriculture, UC Davis, CA
“Conserving and utilizing agricultural biodiversity is an integral part of the sustainable management of agricultural and natural ecosystems. ”Organized by the UC Davis Departments of Animal Science, Human and Community Development, and Plant Sciences of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the UC Genetic Resources Conservation Program, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources with guidance from an international advisory committee. More Information at harlanii.ucdavis.edu
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October 24-27 , 2008
PMA, Produce Marketing Association, Fresh Summit, Florida
In Orlando, Florida USA for the 2008 Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition, PMA - Produce Marketing Association www.pma.com.
October 24 , 2008
CCOF's 3rd Annual Organic Beer & Wine Tasting in San Francisco
Join CCOF for our popular Organic Beer & Wine Tasting event in conjunction with the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market's Annual Harvest Festival. Sample premium brews and wines and learn about the benefits of organics. Visit http://ccof.org/ccoftasting.php for information and updates.
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November 5 , 2008
Napa Valley Viticultural Fair, Napa, CA.
A must-attend trade show for the premium wine industry. Attendees learn about the latest services and products available and fulfill PCA credits at the various seminars. The indoor booths provide networking opportunities for growers and suppliers, while equipment exhibitors staged outside will conduct demonstrations throughout the day and give attendees a chance to experience new equipment on the market first-hand. For more information visit www.napagrowers.org.
December 5-6, 2008
7th Annual Sustainble Pest Management Conference
Enhance your skills, earn continuing education credits and enjoy beautiful San Luis Obispo! Featuring innovative pest management practices for sustainable agriculture. Sponsored by CCOF and SARC. More information here.
January, 2009
January 18-20, 2009
34th Winter Fancy Food Show · San Francisco, California
More information here.
February, 2009
February 10-12, 2009
World Ag Expo · Tulare, California
Held in Tulare, California, the second week of February each year. The show is the world's largest agricultural exposition, with 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, over 1,600 exhibitors, and more than 100,000 attendees. here.
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