Events

Upcoming Events

Join us at the 2023 Race to Slow the Pace on September 17, 2023 at Bokisch Vineyards! Head over to our official Race to Slow the Pace webpage for details on the event and a link to register.

Past Events

Farmland Conservation Celebration at Bowles Farming Company

Farmland Conservation Celebration at Bowles Farming Company

On July 29, we celebrated the efforts of Bowles Farming Company in their commitment to protecting 328 acres of farmland on their property in Merced County, known as Lone Tree Ranch. During the Farmland Conservation Celebration and Farm Tour, CFT supporters, sponsors,...

San Joaquin County Easement Closing Celebration

San Joaquin County Easement Closing Celebration

Over the past two decades, California Farmland Trust has worked to protect over 17,350 acres of farmland throughout six counties. We are pleased to announce the recent closings of three San Joaquin County projects, forever protecting 318 acres of farmland. Farmers,...

Easement Closing Celebration

Easement Closing Celebration

Nearly 220 additional acres of California farmland are now conserved forever, resulting in a total of nearly 16,200 acres administered by CFT. Like-minded farmers worked with CFT to permanently protect their properties through agricultural conservation easements. The...

Sunset Vine Paint & Wine 2019

Sunset Vine Paint & Wine 2019

We can’t think of a better way to appreciate farmland than painting it, while sipping on the fruits of it! It was girls night out, date night, and a whole lot of fun for everyone. What’s not to like about wine, food, and painting the sunset? A big thank you to our...

Wine Stems

Wine Stems

A lovely time was had by all as we painted, sipped, and protected farmland at Hannah Nicole vineyards.  This event was extra special because we were able to show off one of our forever farms, the land on which Hannah Nicole sits.  Keep an eye on our upcoming events...

Sunset Vine Paint & Wine

Sunset Vine Paint & Wine

We can’t think of a better way to appreciate farmland than painting it, while sipping on the fruits of it!  It was girls night out, date night, and a whole lot of fun for everyone.  What’s not to like about wine, food, and painting the sunset?  A big thank...

Raley’s Field Trip on the Farm – Ms. Griggs

Raley’s Field Trip on the Farm – Ms. Griggs

Ms. Griggs’ fourth grade class had a fabulous time learning about composting, greenhouses, produce preparation, identifying fruit trees and of course – playing with chickens and goats at First Generation Farms.  Then they went off to Raley’s for a...

Breakfast at Hilmar

Breakfast at Hilmar

Bacon, eggs, and coffee were a great start to our Friends of Farmland event at Hilmar Cheese Company.  Friends and supporters of the California Farmland Trust enjoyed breakfast and good conversation, followed by an interesting tour of the Hilmar Cheese facility....

Farm Day 2018

Farm Day 2018

Associate Director Melanee Cottrill and Program Assistant Troy Young had a great time volunteering at the first ever Sacramento Farm Day, hosted by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom and the Dave Joerger Foundation. It was a perfect day on the...

Ag Day at the Capitol 2018

Ag Day at the Capitol 2018

We all know that a key to successful farming in California is rain. And rain it did today when we set up at Ag Day at the Capitol to share our mission and information alongside our colleagues from the Yolo Land Trust and American Farmland Trust. People in the huge...

Friends of Farmland

Friends of Farmland

Friends, farmland and fun go together in our quarterly supporter appreciation events!

Madera County Landowner Event

Madera County Landowner Event

  Madera County Farm Bureau and Central Valley Farmland Trust invite you to a special Gathering at Toca Madera Winery, Friday, November 18 from 4-7pm. In celebration of CVFT beginning work in Madera County, the Madera County Farm Bureau is co-hosting a free...

Live Auction Items – Carnegie Event 2016

Live Auction Items – Carnegie Event 2016

An Evening at the Carnegie  brought to you bypresents our first ever LIVE Auction! Below is a selection of the items that will be on the auction block during the exciting and fast-paced LIVE auction during our An Evening at the Carnegie event on Saturday, October 1,...

Farm to Fork & Raley’s – Spotlight

Farm to Fork & Raley’s – Spotlight

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016: Sacramento’s FARM TO FORK FESTIVAL We are partnering with Raley’s Family of Fine Stores on an exciting new adventure to share with as many people as possible about where their food comes from! On Saturday,...

It’s Our 10th Anniversary!

It’s Our 10th Anniversary!

In May 2014 the Central Valley Farmland Trust will be 10 years old, and we would love to have you join us to celebrate this important occasion! The 10th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled on Saturday, September 27 at Micke Grove Park. This beautiful park features...