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A Changing of the Ombudsman

By David Lewis, UCCE Marin Director While the news about the changing of Marins Agricultural Ombudsman is not entirely new, it is now complete. With its completion, some words of gratitude and welcoming are in order. Lisa Bush, Marins first Agricultural Ombudsman has retired.
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In Marin, the Grass Really is Greener on the Other Side

By Paulette Swallow, Sustainable Ag Coordinator Rick LaFranchi, owner of Nicasio Valley Cheese likes to say, We have some of the best grass in the world here in Marin, giving us a competitive advantage in producing organic milk, and more.
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Winter 2015

Agricultural Diversification and Innovation in Marin Over the past 35 years, the face of Marin County ag has changed dramatically. To understand the Marin agricultural transition (really a renaissance) that we are currently celebrating, one can look back...
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Around Marin County

The Marin County Farm Bureau won County of the Year honors for the second straight year among county Farm Bureaus with fewer than 200 members.
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Partner's Forum

Local agriculture in Marin receives assistance from numerous local agencies and organizations. Working in partnership, these collaborating organizations bring solutions to the obstacles that Marin's farmers and ranchers encounter.
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Five Principles of Agricultural Diversification

By Warren Weber - owner, Star Route Farms, and pioneering organic farmer Knowing that row crops have always been something of a step-child to the Marin livestock and dairy industry, I was surprised by the invitation to speak at the recent event titled, "Honoring Agricultural Diversification.
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Editor's Notes

By Paulette Swallow, with David Lewis and Julia Van Soelen Kim In this issue, we invite you to hear directly from two agriculture enthusiasts as they walk you through the past, present, and future of Marin County Agriculture.
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Pastured Poultry - 10/27/15

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm Nicasio Druid's Hall Current and prospective poultry producers from Marin and the Bay Area gathered for an intensive workshop featuring experts with UC Cooperative Extension, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and UC Davis Department of Animal Scienc...
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