Community Alliance With Family Farmers

A nonprofit organization

$2,750 raised

55% complete

$5,000 Goal

48 Years of Supporting Family Farmers

More than 90% of California’s farms and ranches are family-owned — including those in the Sacramento Region — and many are struggling to survive. As a result, we are losing 4 farms per day in the state

Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is working to reverse that trend. We partner directly with farmers to help them sell more fresh, healthy, locally grown food and build sustainable, profitable businesses. And we connect farmers with buyers across the food system and provide hands-on support—from growing food to sustainable pest management, food safety guidance to developing market-ready products. Just as important, we help build lasting relationships that open doors to new opportunities. 

When family farms succeed, entire communities benefit. Local economies grow stronger, and more people gain access to fresh, nutritious food. And who doesn't like to eat more delicious food?!?!

Your support helps keep family farms in business — and ensures they continue to nourish California for generations to come. Join our efforts TODAY!

Our Impact. More than Numbers. 

Here's some of what we've accomplished over the past year: 

🥗 Helped farmers provide over 1.2 million meals in the Sacramento Region to hungry families⁠.

🌧️ Provided direct financial relief and assistance to dozens of farmers impacted by disasters, including storms, drought, and wildfires throughout the Region⁠.

🥦 Provided fresh, nutritious produce to local schools like Elk Grove Unified School District⁠.

 🌾 Supported the annual Small Farm Conference, including a (pictured above) gathering in Clarksburg⁠.

🪱 Helped farmers build soil health and manage pest challenges like those in Foothill stone fruit⁠.

And so much more great work to some with your support! 

Mission

To build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities, and ecosystems.

Needs

CAFF fundraises for all our programs, but of particular need is funding for our emergency fund for farmers that have been negatively impacted by California's ongoing disasters. CAFF has been engaged in this work since the COVID pandemic, and has helped farmers with fire and flooding recovery.

Equity Statement

We believe in a world where all farmers, communities and ecosystems are thriving, dignified and respected, cultivating a food system that centers those farmers who are currently most marginalized and benefitting all. Recognizing historical oppression and current inequities experienced by Black, Indigenous and People of Color in agriculture, we strive to become an organization that reflects the shared power and leadership of all racial and cultural groups that make up the rich fabric of California farming. We work for an equitable and just food system that has overcome racism and all other forms of oppression.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Community Alliance With Family Farmers

other names

CAFF

Year Established

1978

Tax id (EIN)

94-2914745

Guidestar

Mission Category

Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Operating Budget

$10,000,001-$100 million

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Program

Demographics Served

Asian/Pacific Islander, Immigrants & refugees, Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx

Local Counties Served

El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

PO BOX 363
DAVIS, CA 95617

Service areas

Yolo County, CA, US

Sacramento County, CA, US

Placer County, CA, US

San Joaquin County, CA, US

Solano County, CA, US

Phone

(530) 756-8518

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