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The Foodshed is a food cooperative in Inverness, Point Reyes, California, offering high quality, organic, and affordably priced bulk and staple foods to West Marin residents.

Julia Van Soelen Kim joined UC Cooperative Extension in October as the North Bay Food Systems Advisor. Julias work centers on supporting sustainable and local food systems.

Don Gilardi of RedHill Farms can tell you, starting from scratch in the egg business can be a rough road but one that has potential for success. Word has gotten out and the number of Egg Handlers Licenses issued in Marin County doubled in 2013.

Delve into the business and marketing side of farming with the help of these resources. Get ideas and methods to enhance your skills and improve your knowledge of business and marketing plans.

For resources regarding livestock production practices in beef cattle, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, and pasture management, check out the Grown in Marin websites page on sustainable livestock production.

Which came first?

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.

The one-to-one relationship between a farmer and a customer is a cherished, time-honored interaction. It strengthens Marins community in numerous ways farm and ranch viability is enhanced and the customer consumes healthy food, most notably.

A permanent farmers market goes to the voters Marin residents will have their chance to give thumbs up for the permanent Farmers Market Canopy and Hall at the Marin Civic Center, an effort led by the Agricultural Institute of Marin.

By Lisa Bush, Agricultural Ombudsman Sixth generation Tomales rancher Marissa Thornton speaks about paying homage to her ancestors when asked why she decided to revive the family dairy that closed in 2001.