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Promoting Agricultural and Rural
The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food
is led by faculty and staff of the University of
Arkansas System Division of Agriculture in
partnership with northwest Arkansas businesses,
organizations and farmers. It is a center of the
division's Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
that envisions a vibrant and diverse farm and food
economy that supports local entrepreneurs and
increases farm viability.
CAFF's goal is to support and expand the Arkansas
food and farm economy through programs of
education and support, involving:
• Experiential learning opportunities for
beginning farmers
• Supporting sustainable production practices
⚫ Encouraging biodiversity
Opportunities to "level-up" farming skills and practices
• Support for farmer networks and the food community
The focus at CAFF is to help local farmers
aggregate and scale for wholesale distribution in
northwest Arkansas. A new food hub in northwest
Arkansas provides new market opportunities for
graduating farmers to reach wholesale buyers.View entire presentation