Business Support Services
In addition to the many valuable services provided by the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, the following associations and organizations provide support services to businesses within Calaveras County.
University of California Cooperative Extension
(Farm Advisor’s Office)
423 E. St. Charles St.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-6477; FAX (209) 754-6472
Contact: Scott Oneto
cecalaveras.ucdavis.edu
email: cecenterseirra@ucanr.edu
Cooperative Extension’s (CE) programs operate through a unique partnership of federal, state, county, and private resources linked in applied research and educational outreach. Backed by the resources of the UC campuses, CE’s educational programs use practical applied research information to solve community problems. CE’s many teaching tools include meetings, conferences, workshops, demonstrations, field days, video programs, newsletters and manuals. Thousands of volunteers extend CE’s outreach, assisting with nutrition and 4-H youth development programs along with Master Gardener, Master Food Preserver, and Master Food Shopper education. Educational programs are offered in the areas of wine grape production, olive oil production, livestock production, and most other commercial crops.
CalaverasGROWN
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249
PO Box 394
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 498-8081
Contact: Sean Kriletich
www.calaverasgrown.org
email: Info@calaverasgrown.org
CalaverasGROWN is a countywide cooperative marketing and education program to assist local agricultural producers market their products. The objectives are to implement a strategic marketing program that incorporates all aspects of agriculture, including promoting locally grown and processed foods; increasing agricultural production, profitability and opportunity; creating and enhancing a more sustainable community; and enhancing and increasing economic development and stability in Calaveras County.
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance
202 Main Street
Murphys, CA 95247
(209) 728-9467
calaveraswines.org
email: info@calaveraswines.org
A cooperative marketing association for Calaveras wineries and grape growers, the CWA also sponsors special events such as President’s Wine Weekend, Passport Weekend, Calaveras Grape Stomp, and Holiday Open House.
Calaveras Farm Bureau
891 Mountain Ranch Road, P.O. Box 206
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 772-2830
www.cfbf.com
email: calcofb@aol.com
Manger: Toni Ann Fischer
The Calaveras Farm Bureau is the local chapter of the California Farm Bureau. The California Farm Bureau is California’s largest farm organization with more than 95,000 member families in 53 counties. It is a voluntary, nongovernmental, nonpartisan organization of farm and ranch families seeking solutions to the problems that affect their lives, both socially and economically.
County Agricultural Commissioner
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-6504 Ext. 3
ema.calaverasgov.us