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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...
Soil Health and Water Savings Title Managing Soils for Water: How Five Principles of Soil Health Support Water Infiltration and Storage Source: NCAT ATTRA Last updated: 2019 Description: This resource is a deep dive into the ecological and biophysical concepts driving the impacts of healthy soil on...
Crop Water Stress Title Crop Water Use and Growth Stages Source: Colorado State University Extension Last updated: 2014 Description: A comprehensive fact sheet that goes over the background of crop water use, water use estimations, and symptoms of water stress for different crop types.
Click here to visit the UC IPM website. UC ANRs Small Farms Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program offers tools for growers to manage pests using a variety of control methods.
S mall Farms Advisor, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties Address: UC Cooperative Extension, Riverside County 21150 Box Springs Road, Suite 202 Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Phone: (408) 717-0161 E-mail: hkdoan@ucanr.
