April

April 18 – Short Course – “Kickstart Your Season for Success” – SOLD OUT

Join CAFF in the picturesque setting of the 4-H retreat and conference center for a day of critical knowledge, classroom presentations, and hands-on activities for beginning small to mid-scale farmers. Presenters are from CAFF and local farms. The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. Register by March 31.

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (lunch included)

The Vines Center, #1 4-H Way, Little Rock, AR

April 24 – Beers with Farmers

Everyone welcome! Mix and mingle with farmers. Learn all about Community Supported Agriculture. What are CSA programs, and how do they work? Discover local farms that offer CSA shares. Farmers, network to share info on your CSA or get tips, tools, and resources for launching. Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery practices an agrarian, small-batch tradition in a beautiful scenic location. Don’t miss this one!

5:00 – 7:00 PM, Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery

JUNE

June 5 – Open House

Our annual CAFF open house events are an excellent opportunity to tour the farm, meet the team, and learn more about our programs

5-7 PM at the CAFF Farm 

June 12 – Farmers For Tomorrow Benefit

We’re planning another stellar event that you won’t want to miss! It’s always an evening of incredible farm fresh food, local brews, great music, and support for local farms! Details coming soon.

5-7:30 PM at the CAFF Farm 

June 17 & 18 – Short Courses – Sustainable Pest Management for Specialty Crops

Topic:  Organic Solutions, Tools, and Techniques. Create a fertility plan based on cover crop contributions,  cover crop mixes, seeding methods and rates, soil and foliar sampling, organic fertigation, economics of cover crops

Price $30, includes lunch

9 AM – 4 PM (lunch included)

Location: The CAFF Farm – 1005 Meade, Ave., Fayetteville, AR

September

September 16 & 17 – Short Courses –Advanced Soil Health & Nutrition for Specialty Crops

Topic:  Pest identification, scouting and trapping; building a pest management plan; sprayer calibration for a bed or a field.

Price $30, includes lunch

9 AM – 4 PM (lunch included)

Location: The CAFF Farm – 1005 Meade, Ave., Fayetteville, AR

NOVEMBER

November 18 & 19 – Short Courses – Efficient Irrigation & Water Management for Specialty Crops

Topics: Design and build an automated irrigation system; determine when to turn on the irrigation system and how much water to apply; learn how to efficiently use water from rivers, creeks, ponds, rainwater catchment tanks, wells, and rural water supplies.

Price $30, includes lunch

9 AM – 4 PM (lunch included)

Location: The CAFF Farm – 1005 Meade, Ave., Fayetteville, AR