EFA’s education programs have reached more than 40,000 participants during 25 years.

Through consistent quality of programs, EFA has developed a far reaching network of people and businesses committed to sustainable agriculture. Our programs bring together a diversity of stakeholders in California food production to promote grassroots leadership and regional solutions to decrease the negative impacts of industrial agriculture on environmental and community health.

Ecological Farming Conference

January 23-26, 2008, Asilomar Conference Center
Pacific Grove, CA
This annual four-day winter forum is the world's foremost sustainable agriculture conference. "Eco-Farm" features prominent keynote speakers and more than 50 workshops on the latest advances in agricultural production, marketing, research, and important issues. It provides a unique opportunity to exchange vital information with people from around the world while renewing your spirit at historic Asilomar on California's magnificent Monterey coast.

Sustainable Agriculture Program
Smart Energy Management

Ongoing throughout California
November 13th, 2007
Smart Energy Management in Agriculture
Held throughout California, these regional, topic-specific workshops bring together growers, researchers, crop advisors, and industry-related businesses to explore innovative methods to help farmers meet challenges in sustainable production techniques.

Hoes Down
Harvest Festival

October 6 & 7 2007, Full Belly Farm, Guinda, CA
This fall celebration of organic harvests and rural life is held in California's Capay Valley at beautiful Full Belly Farm. Mini-workshops and farming demonstrations, games, crafts, herb walks, live music, organic food, and a farmer's market make Hoes Down a fun-filled day on the farm for the entire family.

Genetic Engineering Page

This section of our website includes research, current state and local developments, as well as a selection of articles from our email news service. Our genetic engineering in agriculture daily news service sifts through the output of numerous news sources throughout the world and highlights 2-3 of the most important and informative stories. Subscribership of the news list includes approximately 600 participants and continues to grow. Many advocates, agency staff, business people and interested consumers rely on the news services to keep informed about genetic engineering in agriculture. Sign up online now and get informed!

 

 

Heartland Festival

San Joaquin Valley, Merced County
A Celebration of Food, Farming and Healthy Living!
The Heartland Celebration in California's fertile Central Valley features workshops, demonstrations, and lively activities in agriculture, gardening, ranching, local history and culture, health and sustainable living, and the environment. Heartland brings people of all ages and interests together to share knowledge about our land, our food, and ourselves.

Other EFA Partners and Cooperative Projects

EFA is also involved in a number of exciting projects with partner organizations: Californian's for GE-Free Agriculture, California Energy Efficiency for Farmers, California Food & Farming Coalition, Eco-Landscape Working Group, and World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.

Click here to find out more about our partners.