2024-01-19T16:04:37-06:00 2022-12-31 689372583 CROPPER ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION 2977 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD 460 WALNUT CREEK CA 94598 990 2022-01-01 942914745 COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS COMM 5307568518 PO BOX 363 DAVIS CA 95617 Paul Towers PRESIDENT 5307568518 2024-01-19 1 Paul Towers 999009999 0 MARY ANN CROPPER P01709825 9259323860 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z PAUL TOWERS PO BOX 363 DAVIS CA 95617 3292181 0 X www.caff.org X 1978 CA CAFF's mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities, and ecosystems. CAFF works with farmers, buyers and food advocates across the State of California. 8 8 28 30 0 0 2947238 1468763 84085 1806276 0 0 21120 17142 3052443 3292181 588767 757313 0 0 1515979 1957460 0 0 141043 782180 863407 2886926 3578180 165517 -285999 1157338 518494 274553 174477 882785 344017 X CAFF's mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities, and ecosystems. CAFF works with farmers, buyers and food advocates across the State of California. 0 0 3014006 757313 1823418 We distributed $450,000 in small grants to farmers for economic hardship in the spring of 2022, and awarded grants to an additional 200 farmers in the fall and winter impacted by drought. We held listening sessions with over 330 farmers. This outreach and listening to farmers formed the foundation for our 2022 policy priorities, which include drought and water, small farmer infrastructure, and land access. We reestablished the biologically integrated orchard systems project and supported farmers with healthy soils technical assistance. We shifted nearly $1M in local purchasing to support small scale and historically underserved farmers through our farm to market program. We provide technical assistance to hundereds of farmers through our food safety and small farm tech hub work. Farmer ServicesIn 2022, we provided direct technical support to hundreds of farmers across California with services: through launching our new Tech Hub (which supports small family farms and food enterprises in adopting technology-based solutions for their direct marketing challenges) and out ongoing work in our food safety program that helps growers provide healthy and safe produce to their markets through workshops, webinars, online resources and more. Our 2020 webinars covered Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) inspection updates and FAQs and on-farm food safety during COVID-19, with everything from employees to post-harvest to equipment. Partners included Full Belly Farm, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Ecological Farming (formerly Cliimate Smart)We work with farmers, policy makers, researchers, and local technical assistance providers to promote, improve, and better understand the adooption of ecological farming throughout California. CAFF's California Agricultural Water Stewardship Program (CA WSI) teaches growers how to use water more sustainably, while other programs emphasize integrated pest management, on-farm diversity, and building hedgerows. In 2020, we partnered with 20 farms to conduct on-farm trials and demonstrations, hosted six workshops, and helped farms implement ecological farming practices on over 350 acres. CAFF also shared two new resources for growers: our "Cover Crop Decision Guide for Perennial Systems and "Cover Crop Decision Guide for Annual Systems created in collaboration with the Freshwater Trust. These practical guides are designed to walk farmers through the process of selecting the right cover crop mix for your farm, from addressing issues such as soil compaction and pests, to providing benefits like adding nitrogen and attracting pollinators. Policy and AdvocacyCAFF has been advocating for family farmers in the California legislature since 1978. We continue that work today by focusing on state and federal policies, defending the rights of family farmers, as well as educating them about new policies that affect their farms. CAFF is a strong advocate for family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economics, and promotes social justice. Each year, CAFF surveys hundreds of farmers and agricultural advocates and then our Policy Committee weighs in on California legislation, lending our support to bills that promote our mission and our members, opposing those that threaten them, and sponsoring bills to give family farmers and sustainable agriculture a better chance to succeed. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 10b CAFF is in the process of formally documenting policies and procedures related to its chapters. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A draft of Form 990 was reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and the Treasurer prior to filing. A final Form 990 is then provided to each board member. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually, all directors and key employees complete an affirmation and disclosure disclosing affiliations that could result in a conflict of interest or related compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a An independent compensation committee reviews compensation of key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 1023 AND IRS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST, Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS,CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: Program service expenses 333,902. Management and general expenses 62,607. Fundraising expenses 20,869. Total expenses 417,378.