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END OF THE YEAR - CAPACITY BUILDING CAMPAIGN

END OF THE YEAR - CAPACITY BUILDING CAMPAIGN

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

  • Soil Conservation & Irrigation Management

  • Business Plans

  • Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Handling Practices (GAP)

  • Fruit Tree Maintenance

  • Climate Issues related to Specialty Crops and Fruit Trees

  • Marketing & Sales

 

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