Small Farm Food Aggregation Hubs help small-scale farmers and food businesses reach larger markets by combining their products for distribution to institutions such as schools, hospitals, and grocery stores. These hubs coordinate sourcing, logistics, and sales on behalf of local producers—making it easier for them to meet demand, maintain consistency, and access higher-volume contracts
Who It Serves
Small-scale farmers seeking access to institutional and wholesale markets, and institutional buyers looking to source fresh, local food from small producers.
Key Features
- Planning and Implementation Support - Assesses community needs and helps design aggregation systems.
- Infrastructure Development - Supports aggregation points with cold storage, sorting, and packaging capabilities.
- Logistics and Distribution Coordination - Assists with transportation and collective delivery systems.
- Market Access Facilitation - Builds relationships between farmers and institutional buyers.
Partners
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)
Contact
Rasheed Hislop
Senior Manager, CAFF Farm to Market
rasheed@caff.org