EcoFarm

06/04/2026

The turns 18 this year!

Come taste why this Central Valley staple is still going strong and meet the local stonefruit growers who help make it all possible.

June 27th in the Kingsburg Historic Park from 4 pm-7:30 pm.
Get your tickets today at our link in bio! 🌸

06/02/2026

Exciting news! Our webinar recording of the first session of our Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar Series is now available on our YouTube channel. Learn from Jesse Wiser of Hiwassee Products; Ian Hunter of Cure Soil; and Parker Jean of Sanctuary Farms about how to cultivate microbes through composting and biodynamic composting practices.

Watch the recording at: https://youtu.be/HhtG2GEEqWA?si=g7Qr4aQBSHzWTcDP

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Don’t Miss Out! Our Call for Workshop Proposals closes next week on June 5 ⏰

We are excited to announce the theme for the 2027 EcoFarm Conference: “Farming Like Life Depends On It.” This theme weaves together the interconnection of human health, soil health, and planetary health, inviting conversations about the ways agriculture can nourish both people and the ecosystems we depend on.

Have an idea for a workshop that speaks to this year’s theme? We would love to hear it. We encourage farmers, educators, researchers, and food system advocates to share their knowledge, stories, and ideas as we shape another inspiring conference together.

Submit your proposal today and help grow the conversation around resilient agriculture and healthy food systems at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcKdLiMejbEh-WwrO1_01NU2jN3SmOZ0t3e3uEjDyU3Ue7cA/viewform.

05/21/2026

Our Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar Series begins next week! Join us for a two-part series exploring the power of compost in building healthy, living soils hosted in partnership with Hiwassee Products and Michigan State University.

📅 Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes
Wednesday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m. PST | 1:00 p.m. CDT

📅 Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes
Wednesday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. PST | 1:00 p.m. CDT

Who will benefit from this series?
Any growers of plants, particularly in a commercial setting; emphasis will be placed on pastures, row crops, and vineyards, while offering tips to the backyard gardener or homesteader as well. Soil is soil, and the same principles apply across scales and crop types.

Participation is offered on a donation basis, with a recommended contribution of $15–25. Learn more and register at: https://www.eco-farm.org/webinar-series-building-a-biological-powerhouse-in-your-soil

05/18/2026

Save the date for the 35th annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival on October 3, 2026! Held on a real working organic farm in the heart of Capay Valley, Hoes Down is one of Northern California’s most beloved rural traditions—a joyful celebration of music, sustainable living, hands-on learning, and community connection.

From farm tours and hands-on activities to square dancing, local organic food, and camping beneath the walnut orchard—Hoes Down is a place where transformation happens. Kids discover the magic of farm life, old friends reunite, and new generations are inspired.

Tickets go on sale August 1, 2026 and will be available online only at eco-farm.org.

05/16/2026

Los talleres son el corazón de EcoFarm. Cada año, organizamos más de 50 sesiones donde agricultores, organizadores, investigadores y miembros de la comunidad comparten sus conocimientos y experiencia. Desde técnicas agrícolas y regulaciones hasta mercadeo, trabajo y manejo de la tierra, nuestros talleres crean un espacio para conversaciones significativas y aprendizaje colectivo.

Para la conferencia del próximo año, estamos buscando propuestas para nuestra serie de talleres en español. Queremos seguir ampliando las oportunidades para que agricultores, trabajadores agrícolas y miembros de la comunidad hispanohablantes compartan conocimientos, creen conexiones y lideren conversaciones durante la conferencia. ¡Si tienes una idea para un taller en español, te invitamos a enviar una propuesta: https://www.eco-farm.org/submit-a-proposal!

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Workshops are the heart of EcoFarm. Each year, we host over 50 sessions where farmers, organizers, researchers, and community members share their knowledge and expertise. From farming techniques and regulations to marketing, labor, and land stewardship, our workshops create space for meaningful conversation and learning.

For next year’s conference, we are seeking proposals for our Spanish-language workshops track. We want to continue expanding opportunities for Spanish-speaking farmers, farmworkers, and community members to share knowledge, connect, and lead conversations at the conference. If you have an idea for a Spanish-language workshop, we encourage you to submit a proposal: https://www.eco-farm.org/submit-a-proposal!

Photo Credit: Broken Banjo Photography

05/15/2026

Reminder to submit your content proposals for the 2027 EcoFarm Conference! We will be collecting keynote proposals and award nominations until next Friday, May 22nd, and workshops and discussion group proposals are open until June 5th.

Much of the program content at the EcoFarm Conference is created or suggested by our attendees. We would love to hear your ideas and nominations. Submit a proposal today at: https://www.eco-farm.org/submit-a-proposal

05/15/2026

We had a fantastic time gathering earlier this week at McGrath Family Farm for the second day of our Regenerative Avocados, Citrus, and Strawberries Conference.

On Monday, we explored the growing role of regenerative agriculture in shaping the future of the region’s strawberry production through panel discussions, breakout groups, and a field walk through the farm, where we learned about cover cropping practices. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Camarillo for such a thoughtful and inspiring day on the farm.

A special thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors, and event planning committee members who made this event possible.

We look forward to continuing to learn, collaborate, and build a more resilient future for agriculture together.

05/12/2026

Join us for an informative webinar on soil microbiology and building microbe-rich composts on Wednesday, May 27 featuring speakers from , and .farms. A second webinar on July 15th will cover microbial applications in a farm setting, focusing on compost extracts.

Hope to see you there! Register today at our link in bio.