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PART ONE

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13
THE 2017 SOCAL FARMERS SUMMIT
Join us in Encintas, CA for a day-long gathering of agrarians, new and experienced, together with local food advocates to empower our family farms and promote sustainable agriculture throughout Southern CA, followed by an evening celebrating our local bounty.

This event features educational workshops, farmer-to-farmer roundtables and food system discussions for the whole community. Come cross-pollinate among the SoCal agricultural community, refine your farming skills, meet the many service providers in your area and help us celebrate those working to build a stronger, healthier and more just food and farming system.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Food Safety Workshops
Marketing Roundtable & Clinics
CSA Regional Training
Farm to Cafeteria Workshop
Keynote Farmer Presentation
Food & Farm Policy Working Group
Climate Smart Farming Workshop
Dinner & Reception

Film Screening: “The Evolution of Organic”
Land & Finance Clinics
FULL DAY ONE PROGRAM HERE
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PART TWO

THURSDAY & FRIDAY: DECEMBER 14 & 15 ​
ENTREPRENUERIAL INTENSIVE
FOR NEW & BEGINNING FARMERS

Sustainable Agriculture Starts with a Sustainable Business
This two-day workshop series will provide new and aspiring farmers with a solid introduction to the entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed, a valuable supplement to any on-farm experience. Taught by a variety of educators, business experts and experienced local farmers, this affordable program will provide upstart agrarians with the basic business tools to prepare you for a career in agriculture, as well as the peer-to-peer community support to keep you inspired and on track.
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TOPICS COVERED:

​Business Planning
Book-Keeping
Market Research
Production Planning
Lease Negotiation
Financing 
Permits, Licensing, & Regulation
Whole Farm Planning
And more...
FULL DAY TWO & THREE PROGRAM HERE

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​Leichtag Commons​
441 Saxony Rd.
Encinitas, CA
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE:
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​​THIS IS A CDFA-SUPPORTED PROJECT OF CAFF & THE FARMERS GUILD
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