Events

MAY

Close up of lettuce

May 3rd & 4th – Farming Short Course – Grow Your Farm

.This intensive workshop will help small farmers “Grow their Farm”. Work clothes are needed for this workshop as participants will practice building and maintaining beds with hand tools, a BCS, and a tractor.  They will learn how to expand their market by telling their story on social media and how to analyze their production records to improve profitability. The registration deadline for this hands-on course is April 28th, and the cost is $100. Scholarships are available for those who need them. 

Close up of planted onions

May 7th – Beers With Farmers – Gather & Grow: Alumni Reconnect

Join CAFF program alumni and regional farmers in coming together to hear the inspiring journeys of beginning farmers in our area. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and successes of starting a farm. It’s an evening of camaraderie, connection, and celebration of our shared passion for agriculture.
5:30-7:30PM
Fossil Cove

JUNE

Winter squash plant with big orange squash

June TBD, 2024 – CAFF Farm Open House

 Join us for a CAFF Farm Open House. You can tour the farm, meet the CAFF team, and learn more about the programs. 

5:00 – 7:00 PM at The CAFF Teaching Farm, in Fayetteville.

JULY

Woodchips in the walkways between beds at the CAFF farm

July 1, 2024 – Applications Open for Farm School 2025

Applications for Farm School 2025 are open from July 1 – September 20, 2024. The 11- month intensive program includes course work and field work. You’ll learn hands-on how to run a small-farm.

AUGUST

Close up of center of kale plant

August 6, 2024 – Beers With Farmers

Join regional farmers for a casual social time. Share a brew, swap a few tall tales, and enjoy the company of farmers. Stay tuned for this quarter’s topic!

5:30-7:30 PM – at Ozark Brewery

SEPTEMBER

Farmers for Tomorrow fundraiser, guest talking at table

September 12, 2024 – Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser

Mark your calendars for one of the most fun local farm event of the year! (In our humble opinion.) Join CAFF a starlit party to help-out new local farms. This event always features fabulous food from a local chef, drinks and entertainment!

OCTOBER

Apprentice Alex in plants picking something

October 1, 2024 – Applications Open – CAFF Farm Apprenticeships 2025

Work and learn on a local successful farm in 2025! The CAFF Farm Apprenticeship program matches apprebtices with farms that align with their intersts and future goals. Apprentices hold paid farm positions while learning core curriculum in a series of online courses. 

Planted lettuce at Middle Fork Farm

October 18 & 19, 2024 – Small Farm Short Course – Hone Your Skills

Learn key skills such as crop planning, crop costing, soil health, and equipment care. Registration deadline is October 13th and cost is $150. Scholarships available.

NOVEMBER

Mushrooms in bin

November 5, 2024 – Beers With Farmers

Join regional farmers for a casual social time. Share a brew, swap a few tall tales, and enjoy the company of farmers. Stay tuned for this quarter’s topic!

5:30-7:30 PM – location TBD

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