F3 LOCAL
Local Farms, Local Food, A Stronger Central Valley
F3 Local empowers small-scale farmers and food producers with support, guidance, and access to resources. Our focus on technology adoption and production opportunities aims to elevate profitability and sustainability. This is accomplished by offering capacity-building support, technical guidance, market access, and innovation.
F3 Local is anchored by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in partnership with community-based organizations: Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Cultiva La Salud, and Fresno Metro Ministry. F3 Local seeks to stimulate job growth for small businesses, involve producers in technology development to enhance profitability and sustainability, and cultivate a robust local food economy that strengthens small-scale producers while enhancing community well-being.
Get Support from F3 Local:
F3 Local connects farmers, food entrepreneurs, food businesses, and communities with resources, expertise, and innovation to grow a vibrant local food economy in California’s Central Valley.
Farmers
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Access to shared farm equipment and technology
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Appropriate technology solutions for small- to medium-scale farms
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Educational opportunities for more efficient and sustainable on-farm practices
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Support to grow your local sales and market reach
Food Entrepreneurs
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One-on-one business advising & workshops to start or grow your business
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Support navigating permits, licenses, certifications, & distribution channels
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Connections to shared-use kitchens, processing facilities, and local markets
Community Partners
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Community events that connect residents to local farmers and local food
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Initiatives strengthening local food system infrastructure
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Collaborations to improve food access and health equity
AgTech Innovators
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Connections to farmers and university researchers
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Supporting pathways from designing field trials to commercialization
