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Sen. Adam Schiff addresses farming challenges and visits Meals on Wheels in Monterey Peninsula

January 24, 2026

U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff spent the day on the Monterey Peninsula, discussing agricultural challenges at the EcoFarm Conference and visiting Meals on Wheels to observe local community support efforts.

Read the full article at KSBW.

EcoFarm to honor longtime local farmer Israel Morales Sr., an organic innovator

January 22, 2026

Founded more than four decades ago, the annual EcoFarm conference has served as a meeting place for generations of organic farmers and enthusiasts from around California and beyond.

Read full article at Monterey County Now.

Speak Out For Change – US Senator Adam Schiff

January 29, 2026

For the first time in 30 years America’s top Agriculture state, California, finally has a member on the Agriculture Committee of the US Senate, Senator Adam Schiff.

Listen to Farm to Table Talk’s Podcast Episode.

Regenerative Supply Chains,
Land Access, and Battling ICE

January 28, 2026

My Report from the EcoFarm 2026 Conference. Read Nancy Matsumoto’s SubStack.

EcoFarm Welcomes a U.S. Senator to their Conference for the First Time

January 27, 2026

The annual EcoFarm Conference took place last weekend, bringing together thousands of organic and sustainable farmers, organizations and agriculture and food systems experts. At the end of the Friday morning plenary session, a surprise guest took the stage—Senator Adam Schiff, one of California’s two U.S. senators.

Read more on CalCAN’s Blog.

O’Neill: EcoFarm Conference left me stoked with ideas and hope

January 25, 2026

One of my favorite things in the world is to compare notes with other farmers. I love getting into the minutiae of tools, tactics, practices, plant spacing, seed choices, sowing methodologies and all the other tricks of the trade.

Read the full article at The Mendocino Voice.

Sen. Schiff Heralds Resilience of California Agriculture in EcoFarm Conference Address, Highlights Record of Fighting for Golden State’s Producers 

January 23, 2026

Schiff: “The agriculture you all cultivate is foundational to California – economically, culturally and environmentally – but too often, California’s farmers don’t see themselves reflected in the policies coming out of Washington. I knew that our farmers are leaders and that they need a voice in the Senate.”.

Read the full press release and speech transcript on Senator Schiff’s website.

Electric Two-Wheel Tractors for Small Farms at EcoFarm 2026

January 20, 2026

Steve Heckeroth to present Renewables’ e2T electric two-wheel tractor in a panel on practical, small to mid-scale farm technology.

Read full article on Des Moines Register.

EcoFarm 2026: Sowing the Seeds For Regenerative Farming Success

January 13, 2026

Farming can be a lonely business, with a lot of responsibility-juggling, long hours, and challenging and ever-changing conditions. It doesn’t leave a lot of time for socializing. That’s why EcoFarm is meant to be not just educational, but uplifting and just plain fun.

Read the full article at Edible Monterey Bay.

Sowing & Reaping EcoFarm – Nancy Matsumoto

December 25, 2026

Rebuilding our regenerative supply chain is a priority focus of EcoFarm, where a panel of women lead the way in sharing what they’re doing to make a difference.

Listen to Farm to Table Talk’s Podcast Episode.

The Art of Feeding a Community

December 24, 2026

Mad Agriculture partnered with the EcoFarm Conference to celebrate keynote speaker Carlton Turner, whose essay is featured in Mad Agriculture Journal Issue 14. In the piece, Turner, founder of Sipp Culture, traces how he helped restore food security after his town’s grocery store closed, rebuilding community through farming, culture, and collective care.

Read Carlton’s essay, The Art of Feeding a Community.