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The Sierra Foothills have a young, rapidly growing wine industry, composed of small vineyards and a few small wineries. Most of our grapes are grown between the elevations of 1000 and 2500 feet, which gives us just the right day-night temperature differential to produce very high quality grapes.
Interns Hilling Potatoes There are several options for aspiring farmers to gain the practical, hands-on knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in farming, including farm internships, certificate programs and farm-based university programs.
The USDA web soil survey is a resource for determining soil type for a specific location. It could also be a good place to start if you are looking to purchase or rent farmland. However, if you do not know much about soil terminology, the results can be hard to interpret.
Organic Farming Compliance Handbook (UC Sustainable Ag Program) ATTRA, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, provides Organic farming information. Some publications are free, others available for a fee. Annual subscription costs $50.
Securing land is the foundational step to beginning farming or ranching. Throughout the state, the number of potential farmers who have the necessary skills and are committed to a future in farming is growing.
Cooperative Extension in San Diego County Every county in the state of California has a Cooperative Extension office that focuses it's research, education and outreach on issues affecting residents in their respective counties.
Final Reports Acknowledgements Local farming is an integral component of sustainable food systems; however, changes in food production markets, industry, natural resource and social environments and regulations may influence farmers and the local agricultural economy from year to year.
Many individuals and organizations contributed to the successful completion of the Grower Needs Assessment for Sustainable Food Production in San Diego County. The efforts of those noted below are especially appreciated; please refer to the main report for more detailed acknowledgments.
