LEAF Conference to Bring Together Sierra Stakeholders in Land, Energy, Agriculture, and Forestry

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LEAF Conference to Bring Together Sierra Stakeholders in Land, Energy, Agriculture,  and Forestry:

Regional event aims to advance collaboration and sustainable growth  across the Sierra Nevada’s working lands 

JAMESTOWN, CA (October 27, 2025) — Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) and the Central  Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) are proud to announce the Land, Energy,  Agriculture, and Forestry (LEAF) Conference, taking place Thursday, November 13, 2025,  from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, California, with a  hybrid virtual option available.

The LEAF Conference will convene producers, foresters, land stewards, clean energy  leaders, educators, regional partners, and more from across the Sierra region and beyond for a day of collaboration, innovation, and action. Under the California Jobs First initiative, the Sierra region is representative of Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Alpine,  Mono and Inyo Counties. The goal of the LEAF Conference to strengthen partnerships,  highlight ongoing projects, and identify actionable next steps to support a resilient,  sustainable future for the Natural and Working Lands and Agriculture sectors.

“The LEAF Conference is about connecting the people who do impactful work to support  the Natural and Working Lands and Agriculture sectors, from the forest to the farm. There  will be space for them to share insights, address challenges, and shape the future  together,” said Sophia Kaufman, Project Coordinator at Mother Lode Job Training.

The conference will feature speakers and panels highlighting bioenergy, forestry,  sustainable agriculture, food systems, fuel clearance and wildfire resilience, education,  and workforce development. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in  interactive sessions, connect with regional resources and programs, and help identify  shared priorities and next steps for these vital sectors.

Coffee and pastries will be served in the morning to encourage early networking, and lunch  will be provided for all in-person attendees.

RSVPs are required for both in-person and virtual participation. Interested participants can  register here: www.mljt.org/leaf

For guests traveling from outside the area, a room block has been reserved for LEAF  Conference attendees at the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort. Lodging costs are the  responsibility of each guest. To reserve a room, please call (209) 984-3000 and mention the  LEAF Conference.

This event is made possible through funding from the California Jobs First Initiative,  administered by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz),  the Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), and the Employment Development  Department (EDD). Additional support is provided by Columbia College through the  Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program, administered by the California  Department of General Services, and a grant via the Mariposa County Resource  Conservation District from the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate  Innovation (LCI).

Event Details 

What: Land, Energy, Agriculture, and Forestry (LEAF) Conference

When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 9:00am – 3:00pm

Where: Chicken Ranch Casino Resort – Brahma Conference Room, Jamestown, CA

Virtual Option: Live-stream access available (link provided the week of the event to  registered virtual participants)

Registration: https://forms.gle/iXryL99dZJQnNPwx5

About the LEAF Conference 

The LEAF Conference is a regional convening designed to strengthen collaboration and  spark action across the Sierra region’s Natural and Working Lands and Sustainable  Agriculture sectors. Hosted by Mother Lode Job Training and the Central Sierra Economic  Development District, The LEAF Conference brings together the people who power the  Sierra’s rural economy — from producers and foresters to educators and innovators — to  build a stronger, more connected, and sustainable future for the region.

News Staff