Stakeholder Advisory Council
Stakeholder Advisory Council

The Stakeholder Advisory Council will support the Center’s mission by collaborating and advising on Center activities including developing the business builder grant program and Center work plan.

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Resources

  • Whole Farm/Micro Farm Agent List for 2024 Crop Year

    The USDA Risk Management Agency has developed the Whole Farm/Micro Farm Agent List for 2024 Crop Year. The resource lists 1,135 crop insurance agents, in all 50 states, who have experience selling Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm policies.

    Read more: Whole Farm/Micro Farm Agent List for 2024 Crop Year
  • Western SARE: Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grant Program

    The Western SARE Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grant Program aims to honor producer innovation by funding on-farm research that benefits and is led by producers themselves. This grant program involves agricultural producers (main applicants) and technical advisor(s) implementing projects to address identified needs in sustainable agriculture. Projects with 1-2 producers may apply for up to…

    Read more: Western SARE: Farmer/Rancher Research & Education Grant Program
  • Western SARE Sabbatical Research and Education Grant

    The Western SARE Sabbatical Research & Education Grant Program is accepting proposals. This program provides an opportunity for faculty around the world to partner with farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, and researchers in the Western U.S. region to conduct research, education, and Extension activities. Projects focused on unexplored topics in underserved communities and understudied geographic locations…

    Read more: Western SARE Sabbatical Research and Education Grant
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Featured Events

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Hoophouse Workshop & Demonstration (Arizona)

UArizona Cooperative Extention Urban Ag, Small-Scale, and Beginner Farmer Program and the UArizona Cooperative Extention…


  • 346 Duquesne Avenue Patagonia, AZ 85624
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    2024-05-08

    09:00 – 13:00

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    09
    May

    CA Dept of Ag: Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel public meeting

    CDFA is drafting a Climate Resilience Strategy. The strategy will provide a roadmap for building resilience in…


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    2024-05-09

    09:00 – 15:00

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    09
    May

    USDA LAMP Local Food Promotion Program Office Hours

    The USDA will host office hours for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP)  Local Food Promotion…


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    2024-05-09

    10:00 – 12:00

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    09
    May

    Seeding a Community Food System: A Community Film Series

    Join Flagstaff College for free movie nights. The four featured films focus on the theme of…


  • Moonshot Campus, 2201 N Gemini Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, USA
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    2024-05-09

    18:30 – 21:00

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    10
    May

    CA Dept. of Ag: Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel public meeting

    CDFA is drafting a Climate Resilience Strategy. The strategy will provide a roadmap for building resilience in…


  • Virtual
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    2024-05-10

    09:00 – 15:00

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    14
    May

    Advanced Unit Operations & “Dairy Economics”

    The California Dairy Innovation Center is hosting this 2 day training course with expert lecturers…


  • Dairy Product Technology Center, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA United States
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    2024-05-14

    All Day Event

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    14
    May

    Session 4/5: USDA Beginning Farming and Ranching Webinar Series for Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses

    The USDA Beginning Farming and Ranching Webinar Series Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses…


    2024-05-14

    10:00 – 12:00

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    15
    May

    May Urban Ag Hour

    The Urban Ag Hour is a monthly initiative hosted by the University of Arizona Cooperative…


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    2024-05-15

    10:00 – 11:00

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    15
    May

    USDA Speaker Series: Faces of Agriculture

    Faces of Agriculture is a monthly, virtual speaker series to introduce students to the many…


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    2024-05-15

    12:00 – 13:00

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    “We are very excited to work with an amazing array of public and private sector partners to support innovative food systems’ initiatives and efforts that help farmers and food businesses to grow, thrive, and enhance food security for our communities.”

    — Glenda Humiston, University of California Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    ALBA Helping Farm Workers Become Farm Owners

    The Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA), released their 20-Year Impact Assessment Report. The Salinas, California based Center Partner has provided aspiring farmers the skills, knowledge, and networks to pursue the dream of farm ownership. Currently, the economic output of ALBA farms approaches $50 million annually. Their success continues as they provide education, training, capital access, and business support opportunities, which help kickstart 35-40 organic farming businesses at a given year.

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