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By Julia Van Soelen Kim, North Bay Food Systems Advisor Locally grown produce displayed at Cooper's Public Market Cooper's Public Market, owned and operated by Marin County native, Dennis Cooper, is a small family owned market on Grant Street in downtown Novato.
By Paulette Swallow, Sustainable Ag Coordinator Any rancher will tell you, day-to-day operations on the ranch include countless duties that must be completed, and many of these crucial tasks are done by a herd manager, who might also be the owner of the ranch, a family member, or a specially trained...
Paulette at the Dolcini Ranch Paulette Swallow joined the UC Cooperative Extension team in January. As Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator, she brings a wealth of local knowledge and passion for North Bay farms and ranches to the position.
Marissa Thornton Kickstarts New Enterprise on the Family Farm Herd Managers: the Hands Behind the Operation A Showcase for Local Products: Cooper's Public Market Meet our new Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator Notes from the Editor Around Marin County Partners Forum...
On December 13, 2018 we conducted a webinar titled Options for Pesticide Use in Organic Systems" devoted to chemical methods of weed control on certified organic operations.
On October 31st, 2018, 20 ranchers and representatives from ag-related organizations gathered to learn about recent state rules affecting water right-holders across the state.
Selling large quantities of produce to buyers over a large area can be a challenge for any one farm. And many small farms lack the vehicles, time and manpower to drive their goods all over the Bay Area. Enter wholesale distribution.
