Announcements January 2026
Congratulations to the Cal Poly Universities 'Jungle Jumpstart' Rose Float for winning the Sweepstakes Award for 2026! CLICK HERE to learn more
2026 is the FAO International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
CLICK HERE for details
Don't miss this year's incredible EcoFarm Pre-Conference Events:
* EcoFarm Field Day at Paicines Ranch*, Jan. 20 *CEUs available
* Permaculture and Land Stewardship in a Changing Climate, Jan. 21
* EcoFarm Bus Tour, Jan. 21
* Sowing Strength: It All Starts with the Seed, Jan. 21
* Sustainable Paths - Strengthening the Organic Produce Supply Chain, Jan. 21
Please see below for links to more upcoming events and opportunities in sustainable agriculture
Upcoming Events
Cal Poly
1. Annual Pruning Workshop, California Rare Fruit Growers: 1/10
2. Cal Poly in Costa Rica: Agriculture and Conservation (Summer) info session: 1/16
3. Call for Art Submissions, Natural Resources Art Display: priority deadline 1/19
4. Ag Showcase: 1/22-23
5. Alumni & Friends Reception at Unified Wine Grape Symposium: 1/28
6. Cal Poly Meats and Poly Provisions: open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
San Luis Obispo & Central Coast
7. Morro Bay Bird Festival: 1/15-19
8. Milkweed Planting & Garden Workday, Land Conservancy of SLO County: 1/16 & 1/24
9. EcoSLO Tree Plantings, San Luis Obispo: 1/17 & 1/31
10. EcoFarm Conference ‘Seeds of Strength’, Pacific Grove: 1/21-24
11. 18th Annual Santa Barbara Community Seed Swap: 1/25
12. January Kickoff Party, SLO Climate Coalition: 1/28
13. Mushroom Discovery Series, SLO Botanical Garden: 1/30 – 2/1
14. Four Seasons Vegetable Workshops, Our Global Family Farm SLO: 2/1
California
15. Biodynamic Association of N. California Winter Gathering, Willits: 1/10-11
16. Regenerative Tree Nut Field Day, Burroughs Family Farms, Snelling: 1/27-28
17. Unified Wine and Grape Symposium, Sacramento: 1/27-29
18. Sustainable Foods Summit, San Francisco: 1/28-29
19. Compost2026, Sacramento: 2/2-5
20. California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance 2026 Summit, Sacramento: 2/10-11
21. World Ag Expo, Tulare: 2/10-12
22. California Small Farm Conference Regional Gatherings: 2/26-27
Virtual & Hybrid
23. Ag Order 4.0 Webinar, Vineyard Team: 1/14
24. Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers: 1/14 – 3/18
25. LEED Green Associate Training: 1/17, 2/14, 3/14 or On-Demand [Discount code ‘green’]
26. How Certified Compostable Fibers are Made, Biodegradable Products Institute: 1/21
27. Good Idea Shop Talks for row crop and livestock producers: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
28. Western SARE Graduate Student Grant Writing Webinar: 1/28
29. Conferencia del Agricultor Latino: 2/3-19
Opportunities
30. Farm Stand & Communications Coordinator, City Farm SLO: apply by 1/15
31. Scholarships for future water leaders through the Assoc. of CA Water Agencies: apply by 3/1
32. Tanimura and Antle Summer Internship Program
33. Taylor Farms Internship Program: apply by 3/15
34. Summer Farm Apprenticeship Program, Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund: apply by 3/15
35. Pest Detection Trapper-Seasonal job, SLO County
Resources
36. Bee Health Bulletin Board
Event or opportunity to announce? Contact us at: cfs@calpoly.edu
