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Two certificates growers need to obtain to sell at farmer's markets are the Certified Producer's Certificate and the Produce Scale Certification. 1. Certified Producer's Certificate This is required by California if you plan to sell at farmers' markets.
Community Alliance with Family Farmers has many resources on food safety for agricultural producers. Local Contact: Kali Feiereisel, MPH Senior Manager, Farm to Market Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) kali@caff.org 530-290-1144 caff.org/ www.farmersguild.
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) produces publications and answers questions about agriculture and agribusiness. Access the Western Regional Office here. The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides financial and technical assistance to growers.
The Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner's Office has an organic certification program for qualified agricultural producers and handlers. Local contact: Michelle Lawson Michelle.lawson@yolocounty.org Yolo Certified Organic Agriculture 70 Cottonwood St.
California Farm Link has resources for finding land, loans, and other inputs necessary for starting your agribusiness. Local Contact for the Central Valley: Liya Schwartzman, Central Valley and Foothills Program Coordinator liya@cafarmlink.org | 831.425.0303 ext.
Pesticide Use Reports CDFA requires that farmers file a pesticide use report that documents each instance of pesticide application, including organic pesticides. You will need to register with the Department of Pesticide Regulation, and then file your use reports online at regular intervals.
Links to UC safe food preservation resources. UC Home Preservation and Storage Publications publications from the UC regarding safe food preservation and storage. Food-Specific Resources on Home Food Preservation Food specific publications from the UC regarding safe food preservation and storage.
(PDF) - Explanation of the principle of soil solarization including its efficacy against certain common weeds in California cropping systems and best practices for solarizing your soil.
(PDF)- Presentation by Amber Vinchesi (PDF) - Explains the characteristics of the common insect pest Bagrada bug as well as best practices for organic control methods of this pest.
Use Tractors 101(PDF) to find information about different tractor types and tips on buying or renting tractors Curious about the best ways to disinfect farm equipment to prevent the spread of pathogens, pests, and weed seeds?
