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Are you looking for a Speaker for your next community group meeting? The Master Gardeners of Merced County Speakers Bureau is a collection of expert speakers who offer workshops and talks about a variety of topics to Merced County service organizations, garden clubs or government entities.
Giuliano Carneiro Galdi - Agronomy and Weed Management advisor My name is Giuliano Galdi and I am the new Agronomy and Weed Management advisor located in Merced County. I received my B.S. in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Sao Paulo and my M.S.
What is Climate Smart Agriculture? Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) addresses the risk that the agriculture industry faces due to changing climate conditions.
Healthy Soils Program (HSP)1/7/26: Proposition 4, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (the Climate Bond), was passed by voters in November 2024. This included a $65 million allocation for the Healthy Soils Program. Stay tuned for updates on when…
The Alternative Manure Management Program helps dairy and livestock producers decrease their manure-derived methane emissions by transitioning from one manure management system to another. It does not provide funds for the installation of an anaerobic digester. It awards funds up to $750,000.
SWEEP grants encourage producers to reduce both their water consumption and their greenhouse gas emissions. Successful applications must increase water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CDFA will award funds up to $200,000 but also encourages applicants to find matching funds…
All SWEEP applications require a pump efficiency test. For educational and financial help with performing your test, there is a program in California called the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP).
