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By Julia Van Soelen, with David Lewis and Paulette Swallow Welcome to the Fall issue of Grown in Marin News. This fall marks a crucial time for investing in our Countys agricultural future.

This two-day workshop proved to be everything that was hoped for, giving ranch families the tools and confidence to plan for succession of their ranches and business. As one participant said Very valuable and I will put a plan together based on the information provided.

Star Route Farms and University of San Francisco hosted a group of 30 producers from around the region to dig into the art and science of weed management in row crop systems.

Thanks to everyone that participated in the 8/22 workshop Poultry Processing for Commercial Sale. Over the course of the day, we went over the methods and systems for safely harvesting, cleaning and packaging poultry meat on the farm.

By David Lewis, UCCE Marin County Director and Watershed Management Advisor What are the sounds of a summer stream and vegetable farms? At the moment in Pine Gulch Creek one hears the roar, beeps, and whistles of heavy equipment moving earth.

By Julia Van Soelen Kim, with David Lewis and Paulette Swallow This summer 2015 issue of Grown in Marin News highlights the historical roots and innovative practices of the farming community in Marin County.

by Julia Van Soelen Kim, UCCE Food Systems Advisor Being trusted seems to be a rare occurrence in our daily lives.

By Dewey Livingston, Marin County Historian and Guest Author When Jefferson Thompson bought a remote ranch in northern Marin County in 1865, he joined a second Gold Rush one that provided fresh dairy products to a booming new city of San Francisco.

Here in our Midst: 150 Years of Cheese Making When Jefferson Thompson bought a remote ranch in northern Marin County in 1865, he joined a second Gold Rush one that provided fresh dairy products to a booming new city of San Francisco...

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.