Register for the Small Farm Tech Expo (December 2) at UC Merced

Calling all small-scale farmers, ranchers, researchers, and community organizers! Join us for the Small Farm Tech Expo on Monday, December 2 at UC Merced—a hands-on event that showcases what’s possible when technology is designed for and with small farms in mind. Hosted by Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) with support from the F3 Initiative, this free event will feature live demonstrations, practical workshops, and tech tools tailored to help small farms boost efficiency, reduce labor, and stay competitive—all while staying true to the values of local, community-based agriculture.

Why This Event Matters

Too often, ag technology is built for large-scale operations, making it inaccessible to the majority of California’s family farms. The Small Farm Tech Expo aims to change that narrative by highlighting innovations that respect scale, budget, and sustainability.

Whether you manage a ¼-acre urban garden, a small organic vineyard, or a diversified family ranch, this event will introduce you to tools and strategies that can help you work smarter—not harder.

What You’ll Experience

• Live Demos of farm-tested, appropriately scaled equipment

• Open-source + digital tools you can deploy this season

• Low-cost mechanization strategies tailored for small acreage

• Interactive workshops featuring farmers, developers, and researchers

• Networking with innovators, peers, and community partners

Who Should Attend?

• Small and mid-scale farmers

• Ranchers

• Community food organizers

• AgTech developers

• University researchers and students

• Anyone passionate about building a better food future

Learn more & register today

Registration is free and space is limited. Don’t miss out!