General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Community Alliance with Family Farmers |
| Alternate Name(s): | CAFF |
| Address: |
PO Box: 7288 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-761-8507 |
| Email: | centralcoast@caff.org |
| Website: | http://www.caff.org |
Details |
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| Description: | Central Coast office https://www.facebook.com/CAFF.CC Founded in 1978, the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a California-based nonprofit that builds sustainable food and farming systems through local and statewide policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs in an effort to initiate institutionalized change. CAFF's programs address current problems and challenges in food and farming systems, creating more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems. CAFF works to support family farmers and serves community members within the state, including consumers, food service directors, schoolchildren and low-income populations. Check website for manuals, brochures, newsletters, directories, farm guides, local food guides and other resources. ELIGIBILITY: Open to Central Coast residents |
| Mission: | CAFF's mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on- the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems. |
| Programs: | CAFF is California's longest-standing advocate for sustainable agriculture. We connect farmers, businesses, and consumers working to build a better food system. Using our long history and vast amount of experience, we serve California family farmers and their communities through our five main program areas: Farm to School/Hospital Farm to Market Tools and Services Food Safety / GAPs On-farm Sustainability Policy |
| Languages other than English: | Spanish |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Wheelchair Access |
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Two Blocks |
| Eligibility: | See Description Notes |
| Fees: | Memberships |
| Areas Served: |
Monterey County San Benito County San Mateo County Santa Clara County Santa Cruz County |
| Funding Source: |
Grants Memberships |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Agricultural Support Services Consumer Education Educational Programs Farm Associations Nutrition Education Private Nonprofits |
| This agency was last updated on January 10, 2018. | |