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2005 $8 plus tax, shipping, and handling. Also available as a free download: Food Safety at Farmers Markets and Agritourism Venues This publication provides a basic guide to understanding food-safety issues relevant to California certified farmers markets and agritourism operations.
1998 $35 plus tax, shipping, and handling What are specialty or minor crops? How do you grow them? Where do you sell them? This convenient new bound version of the Specialty and Minor Crops Handbook answers these questions and more.
New Groundwater Regulation May Impact Small-scale Farms - Our team is here to help! New groundwater regulations may have an impact on your small-scale farming operation given that California is now regulating groundwater use through the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
The UC ANR Small Farms Network collaborates with partner organization across the state to support Californias small-scale farmers and ranchers. See below for resources, research, and reports intended specifically for agricultural technical service providers.
On September 21, 2012, California joined 45 states with Cottage Food laws when Governor Brown signed the California Homemade Food Act (California AB 1616) into law.
Business planning Title US Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) Business Planning Source: USDA Last updated: 2024 Description: A guided overview of how to build a business plan, access financial and technical resources, and maintain a successful business.
Specialty Crops *Title UCCE Small Farms Crops Source: UCCE Capitol Corridor Small Farms Last updated: Description: This web resource is a clearing house for UC technical resources available on a wide range of specialty crops.
Irrigation system design and maintenance *Title Soils and Irrigation Source: UC Cooperative Extension Fresno County Last updated: Description: A Series of trainings on a wide range of irrigation topics including pump and well efficiency, interpretation of well water quality, micro irrigation system...
