END OF THE YEAR - CAPACITY BUILDING CAMPAIGN
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DISTRIBUTION READINESS WORKSHOPS
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Many African American farmers have lacked access to technical assistance and distribution markets.
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In 2021 Farms to Grow, Inc received a statewide two-year grant from California Department of Food and Agriculture CDFA - ​Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The project supported 5% of California's 300 African American farmers through customized workshops to build capacity, adopt sustainable practices, soil & water conservation, crop production, crop planning, and orchard production.
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The overall goal of the workshop series is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown by historically marginalized African American farmers.
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African American Heritage Specialty Crops: Okra, Cowpeas, Purple Hull, Sweet Potatoes, Leafy Greens, Squash, Melon, Tomatoes, Onions, String Beans, and more.
Workshop attendees will learn:
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Crop Management/Planning Best Practices
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Soil Conservation & Irrigation Management
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Business Plans
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Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Handling Practices (GAP)
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Fruit Tree Maintenance
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Climate Issues related to Specialty Crops and Fruit Trees
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Marketing & Sales
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