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Honoring Ag Diversification in Marin - don't miss this half-day workshop celebrating the innovative ways Marin farmers and ranchers pave the way for a bright future through agricultural diversification, coming up on Wednesday, October 21 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Dance Palace in Pt.
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.
By Paulette Swallow, Sustainable Ag Coordinator on behalf of the editorial team, David Lewis and Julia Van Soelen Kim I appreciate how roles in this industry have changed and have allowed me to pursue a career in agriculture off the ranch.
By David Lewis, UCCE Marin Director What began as a conversation and an idea between a Marin rancher, a local rangeland expert, and a University of California Berkeley professor has grown into a strong partnership of local organizations and multiple ranchers doing on-the-ground projects.
By Stephanie Christofferson, Summer Intern with Grown Local Marin Grown Local is a collaborative community initiative that seeks to unite local producers and consumers.
By David Lewis, UCCE Marin Director While the news about the changing of Marins Agricultural Ombudsman is not entirely new, it is now complete. With its completion, some words of gratitude and welcoming are in order. Lisa Bush, Marins first Agricultural Ombudsman has retired.
By Paulette Swallow, Sustainable Ag Coordinator Rick LaFranchi, owner of Nicasio Valley Cheese likes to say, We have some of the best grass in the world here in Marin, giving us a competitive advantage in producing organic milk, and more.
Agricultural Diversification and Innovation in Marin Over the past 35 years, the face of Marin County ag has changed dramatically. To understand the Marin agricultural transition (really a renaissance) that we are currently celebrating, one can look back...
