Organic Fertilizer - How Much?Organic farmers try to grow most of a farm’s fertility, but that is not always possible, especially with grain-heavy rotations. Organic fertilizer for row crops can be hard to source and expensive - farmers don’t want to apply more than they need. In this episode, we'll talk…
Join us at StarWalker Organic Farms, the nation’s first Regenerative Organic Certified® beef and pork producer, for a free Field Day with tours, breakout sessions, and community connection. Why Attend?The demand for Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) food is growing fast — driven by consumers and…
This is a free educational farm tour with field demonstrations of science-based tools. Learn about compost, microbes, organic nutrient & disease management in vegetables & cut flowers!Email Ellie Andrews (UCCE) at: eandrews@ucanr.edu with any questions.
Designated sites for farm tours: Raw Roots Farm, Sierra Cider, Casto Oaks, a small homestead off Agua Fria, Sierra Foothills Conservancy plus more. Opportunities for vendors , artists, non-profits, etc. who are aligned with farming and gardening, nature, land stewardship and conservation values and…
2025 San Diego Region Organic Agriculture Conference Join us for two events celebrating organic agriculture in San Diego County! Learn from local organic farmers about their production practices and marketing strategies during three pre-conference farm tours on Thursday, September 25th. At the…
About this Event:The Improving Economics through Sustainability field day will be held on Tuesday, August 26th at the Braga Barn in Soledad, California from 8:30-12:30. Lunch will be provided. An optional afternoon add-on includes a field visit to Dole Ranch for the Dole cover crop study.Economic…
Learn how to keep birds safe while benefiting from their pest control services. Topics include:Best practices for terminating cover crops to protect ground-nesting birdsWhich pesticides—conventional and organic—are most harmful to birdsSafe nest box placement near roads and high-traffic areas
Webinar SummaryIn California, small-scale farmers vary depending on location, crops grown, natural resource use and more. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is focused on long-term groundwater sustainability and restoration of depleted groundwater aquifers. This webinar is seeking to highlight…
Camera-Guidance, Weeding Robots, and Drones - Tech in Organic Row CropsTechnology is fundamentally changing how organic crops are grown, and the pace of new tools available to farmers is only increasing. New technologies can be a game-changer, but what are they really capable of, and as they constantly…
