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…
Organic Record Keeping, with a Farmer and InspectorThe paperwork for organic certification can be daunting for farmers. But that paper trail is also the backbone of the organic certification’s integrity. Farmers need their own clear record keeping system that will work for their certifier. In addition to…
Join us for wood-fired pizza, beverages, and an evening of honest conversation about SGMA (the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act), what it means for small farms, and what to watch out for in years ahead.Speakers include:Judith Redmond, Full Belly FarmHow SGMA affects your water accessBarriers and risks…
