New to Sonoma County Agriculture?
Click on any of our programs to find out more information:
4-H |
promotes hands-on, experiential learning for youth ages 5-18 |
Climate Smart Agriculture |
assistance with project needs and guidance for local farmers and ranchers throughout their grant term |
Community Nutrition & Health |
focusing on the unique needs of our aging population, this program strives to improve quality of life and extend health span |
Dairy |
provides education, applied research, and outreach to help Sonoma County dairies continue to be innovative, sustainable, and in the business of dairy |
Fire Science |
resources for fire preparedness for homeowners, agriculture, and landowners, post-fire recovery, prescribed burns, and fire science |
Forestry |
keep oak and conifer forests and the habitat they provide healthy and productive |
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) |
works with the agricultural industry in the research and implementation of alternative pest control methods, in order to decrease the use of pesticides |
Livestock & Range Management |
works with ranchers and producers, addressing such topics as animal health and welfare, marketing, and the management of range and natural resources |
Master Food Preservers |
educate the community on the safe practices of home food preservation, including pickling, canning, dehydrating and much more |
Master Gardeners |
extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to residents of the State of California and, in our case, Sonoma County |
Specialty Crops |
promote commercial specialty crop production and the expansion of growers’ contributions as foundational members of our local food system |
Sudden Oak Death |
education and monitoring of disease spread |
Viticulture |
education and outreach to winegrape growers to improve viticultural practices and address issues facing viticulture in the county |