Healthy Soils Field Day Event – Effects of Vermicompost on Soils and Crops
For the past 2 years, we’ve been applying vermicompost generated from BioFiltro’s worm powered water treatment systems to crops and soils. Hydrofocus, Inc and the project team at the University of California, Davis are studying the impact on soil health and greenhouse gas emissions. We are investigating the potential for integrating vermicompost into standard agricultural […]
Cover crops, hedgerows and strategies for improved orchard management
Community Alliance with Family Farmers and Wild Farm Alliance invite you to a field day at Double A Walnuts in Colusa, CA to discuss cover cropping, hedgerows and practices for improved orchard management. We will discuss the benefits and challenges of cover cropping and hedgerows, share experiences around implementing nematode-resistant root systems and improved irrigation […]
Bullseye Farm
Bullseye Farms is located in Woodland, CA, one of the most fertile areas for growing in the country. Our Family has local roots in farming dating back to the early 1900’s. We produce tomatoes, tree crops, and several award winning rotational crops. Our goal is to produce the best quality product possible on a large […]
California Climate & Agriculture Summit – Farm Tour and Conference
Sunday, November 13 Farm Tours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (approximate times) You will tour three farms in the Davis/Woodland region that showcase projects and practices for wildfire and drought resilience, soil health and farm viability. Includes lunch and bus transportation. Detailed instructions will be provided to registered attendees. Center for Land-Based Learning: Learn about the […]
VFB SHARE Cover Crops and Their Use and Effectiveness in Row and Tree Crops
Cover Crops and Water Infiltration of Soil
Livestock-Integrated Cropping Systems Symposium
We hope you can join this interactive learning opportunity for orchard, vineyard, and livestock producers, as well as extension advisor, researchers, and more. The day will include presentations and hands-on learning workshops guided by experts! Questions or suggestions? Contact UCANR Crop-Livestock Integration Intern, Paulina Binsfeld
Nicolaus Nut Company Video
BIOS: Regenerative farming practices at Handy Farms
Come join us for a field day at Handy Farms! Clayton Handy will give his perspective on the opportunities and challenges of farming a small-scale regenerative walnut orchard with a whole-systems approach. We will also learn about his innovative practices such as gopher management using owl boxes and daffodil plantings, intercropping vegetables within the orchard, marketing regenerative […]