CAFF events are listed below by month. Find our Transition to Organic Partnership Program Events here.

September

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

Fertility plans based on cover crop contributions,  cover crop mixes, seeding methods and rates, soil and foliar sampling, organic fertigation, and economics of cover crops. Instructors include the CAFF team, UA Extension Services, and local farmers. Registration deadline 9/13/25.

Price $30, includes lunch

9 AM – 4 PM (lunch included)

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

September 30th – Applications close for Farm School 2026

If you dream of farming, this is the program you’ve beeen searching for. You’ll learn farm production hands-on at the CAFF teacing farm in Fayetteville, along with farm entrpreneurship and business. You’ll leave the program with a business plan in-hand and the skills to make it a reality.

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