Hedgerows are rows of trees, shrubs, grasses and other plants that surround farm fields. They have many benefits to agricultural production including:

• Soil erosion control
• Increased beneficial insect activity
• Air and water quality protection
• Enhanced farm aesthetic and biodiversity.

UC ANR’s free publication, Establishing Hedgerows on Farms in California provides excellent information on this topic and includes:

• Farm plan
• Site selection
• Plant selection
• Site preparation and planting
• Weed management
• Food safety concerns
• Cost

Please see previous related posts for additional information: Free services offered to Ventura Co. growers to improve water quality management , Environmental Quality Incentive Program , and Manage Runoff with Vegetated Buffers .