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Irrigation

Tips for setting up your irrigation systemOur site at the Carlsbad Flower Fields was provided access to a water line with a 3 in main threaded ball valve. A 3 in threaded by slip coupling was attached to the main valve and then 3 in PVC and a 3 in elbow were attached. A 3 in to 2 in bushing was installed to…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Webinar Series: Support and Resources for Producers with California FarmLink

Jun 30, 2026

Join this Agricultural Institute of Marin webinar presentation by Andrea Levy, Senior Program Manager at CA FarmLink on an overview of their services for agricultural producers. This webinar will be an intro to California FarmLink's services and resources, including FarmLink's loan programs, land…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Webinar Series: Engage with AIM's Programs

Jul 28, 2026

Join Agricultural Institute of Marin for a presentation from AIM's Programs Managers about Diggin Education, The Rollin' Root, and our Food and Farm Business Resource Programs to learn how to get involved as a market participant. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for Q+A, and…
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Planting and Managing Your Crops

Tips for Planting CropsWhether you are growing from seed or transplanting seedlings, there are many things you need to be aware of in order to successfully grow the crop. Here are some tips to keep in mind:COMING SOON!Tips for Managing Plant HealthMore info coming soon!PruningNutrient ManagementIrrigation…
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Buying Materials

Where to buy materialsYou can generally find a lot of supplies for your farm at big box garden and hardware stores such, but we encourage you to purchase materials from locally-owned stores when possible. If you live in Southern California, or more specifically in San Diego County, you can purchase…
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Farm Planning and Design

How to Start an Urban Farm  Let's say you want to start an urban farm and you found the perfect site! Where do you begin?Once you have secured a site, you can start designing your farm, buying materials, and building any necessary structures. Then you can set up main irrigation lines, lay…
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Resources

Urban Agriculture ResourcesUrban agriculture is a rapidly-growing form of food production in the United States. Here are several helpful resources that we've come across while working on this project:United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Urban Agriculture Resources Grant programs, newsletters,…
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Shasta, Siskiyou, & Trinity Forests Blog: Article

Invasive Forest Pests and Pathways of Spread

June 24, 2026
By Camila Quintana Del Carpio
Invasive insects and diseases can have strong negative effects on our forests. It's important to be able to identify potential invasive insects and diseases to protect our forests. Please go over the the flyer from CalFire and the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection for information on how to identify and…
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