CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

CAFF (The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food) is dedicated to increasing farms, farmers and farmland in Arkansas.

[Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station @ArkAgResearch]

Farm School is back in session at the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food. Public events are set in March. Please see https://t.co/AAaFEk334X for more info. @AginArk @caff_ar
@AR_Extension

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

Chelsea grew up on an Arkansas farm. This year, she expanded her farm knowledge with a CAFF apprenticeship at Heifer Ranch. She'll use what she's learned on the family farm in the future. Read her inspiring story!
https://t.co/yneWelQIKU

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

If you want hands-on experience raising vegetables and animals, apply for CAFF's apprenticeship program and work with Appel Farms!
Apply at https://t.co/rIWiSM0ZHE

#learntofarm #NWAfarming #farmapprenticeships

[Arkansas Farm Bureau @ArFB]

Know anyone interested in applying for the Center for Arkansas Farms & Food (@caff_ar) Farm School 2023? Learn more about CAFF & the Farm School prorgram during a Zoom info session on 7/22. Register at https://t.co/xEm9rXCRok. #ArkAg

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

This beautiful farm grows organic flowers and vegetables for the Fayetteville Farmers Market. It’s located in a remote area with stunning views. Detailed directions are sent after registration. Space for this tour is limited. #nwafarming #learntofarm #smallfarms #farmtotable

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

Don't forget to join us at Beers with Farmers tomorrow night Fossil Cove!

This event will not be held in July due to the holiday, so be sure to join us this time around! There will be pizza and good conversations 😀

Register here - https://t.co/KOQ1So2cdS

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

There is still time to register for CAFF Open House tomorrow! Come check out all the things growing at the farm, learn about our programs and meet some of the staff!

This event is free! Register at https://t.co/m8zbdbdVBR

We hope to see you there!

#cafffarm #learntofarm

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

Here we go! We harvested over 300 pounds of vegetables at the CAFF Farm this week, and we're just getting started 😏
Are you looking for our produce? Rogers Local Food Market sells CAFF veggies on Saturdays at the Farmer's Market.
#cafffarm #nwafarming #localfarms

[Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service @AR_Extension]

Our agents & specialists weigh in on the mental health crisis facing farmers on #ArkansasPBS at 7 p.m. today. Watch Growing Hope: Combating Stress in Agriculture at https://t.co/s7BLPtaBaW.
Read more: https://t.co/XAh5mf4diL

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

Our Next Beers with Farmers is on June 7th, 4:30-6:30! Calling all farmers, join us at Fossil Cove in Fayetteville to chat farming!
Register @ https://t.co/KOQ1So2cdS or show up!

#cafffarm #beerswithfarmers #farmersocial #farmernetworking

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

Visit the CAFF Teaching Farm for our Open House - June 4th! Take a tour. See methods and equipment used for small-scale specialty crop farming. Hear from current students about their experiences. Register at https://t.co/gVZWG48sXB #nwafarming #learntofarm

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

Do something life-changing in 2023! Applications for the CAFF Farm School open August 1, 2022. You could be farming the following year! You'll gain farming skills, knowledge, contacts, and a business plan. More info at https://t.co/MhlnRkmrcV #LearnToFarm

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

It's an Open House! Actually, it's an open pack shed...
We're hosting an Open House on June 4th. See our greenhouse and our field, and learn about our programs from our instructors!
Have any questions? Reply below! Ready to register? Click the link!
https://t.co/m8zbdaWkdh

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

Tomatoes planted in high tunnels✔️
The students helped plant grafted French heirloom tomatoes. Dr. Matt Bertucci broke down the specifics of transplanting grafted plants; this can be tricky! Safe to say, this was a great learning opportunity for the students.
#farmschool

[University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture @AginArk]

Want to learn to grow greens? Check out @caff_ar's Growers School this Friday!

https://t.co/zvDkrPo9wf

[University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture @AginArk]

FRIDAY!
Learn to grow #greens with @caff_ar.

https://t.co/zvDkrPo9wf

[CAFF Center for Arkansas Farms and Food @caff_ar]

Greens Growers School! Join us at the CAFF Farm from 9AM-2PM Friday to learn the tips and tricks of growing greens.
We will be joined by Matt Bertucci, Colin Massey and Ryan Neal of @AR_Extension and Sean Passara.
Click the link to register!
https://t.co/ujdVtYxEAk

[Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service @AR_Extension]

Learn to grow #greens like lettuce, kale, spinach, chard, & Asian greens. This class is in-person at the CAFF Farm! We’ll be in the field walking, talking, and doing demonstrations. Topics: seeding, transplanting, pest management, and harvest. Register at https://t.co/3G2nqGXvOx

[Mike Richardson @ArkansasTurf]

Trying a little cover-crop gardening this year. Planning to plant melons directly into cut winter rye. Thoughts @caff_ar ??