Moon + Oaks Farm
At Moon + Oaks Farm, we are committed to cultivating a lush, biodiverse landscape where humans participate as stewards within the ecosystem-woven into it, not apart from it. Inspired by the Chumash name for Ojai, which is derived from the Ventureño Chumash word ʼawhaý, meaning “moon” and oaks, which are keystone species in the Ojai […]
Full Belly Farm
Full Belly Farm is a certified organic farm located in the beautiful Capay Valley of northern California. We are committed to fostering sustainability on all levels, from fertility in our soil and care for the environment, to stable employment for our farm workers. We strive to be good stewards of this farm, so that this […]
Research Updates: Soil Amendments, Fertilizer Efficiency, and Productivity Under Drought
Cropland In-Field Soil Health Assessment
Chorro Creek Ranch
On Cal Poly’s Chorro Ranch, near Cuesta Community College in San Luis Obispo, California, an HSP Demonstration experiment was applied on a 10-acre hayfield. The experiment, launched in October of 2020, assesses the impact of compost application along with reduced tillage practices on soil health, yield, and forage quality on a field with cropley clay […]
Timothy and Viguie Farming
The operation is collaborating on evaluating two Type A practices (Anaerobic digestate and Food waste hydrolysate application) for improving soil carbon while reducing GHG emissions.The field is located in Solano County near Dixon, CA
Canyon Creek Ranch
The Mackey family at Canyon Creek Ranch raises organic beef and hay, and holistically manages their rangelands and pastures for sustainability, stewardship, and regeneration.
CalCAN Summit 2022: Recap of Farm Tours
USDA-NRCS Lockeford Plant Materials Center (CAPMC)
Our main focus is to develop plant technology for addressing resource concerns, which in California include; soil health, water-use efficiency for water quality and quantity, air quality, wildlife habitat and land restoration. The CAPMC has developed and maintains conservation plant releases, which include native and non-native releases with application for range and pasture enhancement, cover […]
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 […]