Full Belly Farm is a diversified organic farm in the Capay Valley that produces over 80 different crops, from vegetables, fruits, and nuts to cut flowers, eggs and wool.
Paicines Ranch, located south of Hollister, has been operated since the mid-19th century and was purchased by Sallie Calhoun and Matt Christiano in 2001. It consists of 7,600 acres in total, which is divided between 570 acres of farmland and the rest grazing land.
Using livestock forage for cover crops throughout their hundred-acre farm in the western Sacramento Valley brings a plethora of benefits to farmers Ken and Susan Muller.
Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.
A successful harvest in orchard and vineyard crops begins with a viable spring bloom and fruit set. Given the importance of this stage of crop development, spring frosts during bloom and early fruit set pose a legitimate concern.
Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.
Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.
Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.
A wide range of leguminous and non-leguminous cover crops are used in California. The table below, adapted from Managing Cover Crops Profitably, will help you narrow your search based on the beneficial roles of cover crops common in your region.
