Small Farms Network in San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara Counties
How We Can Help
The Small Farms Network supports small-scale farms through extension, training and research. We are dedicated to providing support to small and medium scale farms throughout California. These are farms that are typically under-served by other federal and state programs and so they may welcome support with questions about production, pest management, grant and incentive programs, and other aspects of agriculture. Small Farms staff are ready to connect farmers to resources - either within the larger UCANR network or within regional community partners - that support their business goals and long term sustainability.
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Got farm-related questions? We have answers!
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Small Farms advisors and program staff serve as an information hub connecting small-scale farms to research and education resources of the University of California. We serve a diverse clientele including:
- Small-scale and diversified family farms
- Beginning, immigrant, and refugee farmers
- Growers of specialty crops not covered by traditional commodity-based extension programs
We offer technical assistance in:
Crop Production & Nutrient Management
Disease & Pest Management
Irrigation Management
On-farm Food Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Application Support for Incentives & Grants
Contact the Small Farms team today!
Small Farms advisors and extension staff offer technical assistance in over 6 languages including English, Spanish, Hmong, and Chinese. Learn more at the Small Farms Network webpage.
In San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, contact Small Farm Staff Claire Tuohey-Mote at 805-781-5949 or ctuoheymote@ucanr.edu. Se habla español.
Other Cooperative Extension advisors that can help small-scale farms in the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara region:
Ben Faber (Soils, water, subtropical crops (primarily avocados and citrus))
Ventura, Santa Barbara
Christopher (Chris) Greer (Integrated Pest Management, Plant Pathology)
San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara
Royce Larsen (Pastures and rangelands)
San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara
Etaferahu (Eta) Takele (Farm Management /Agricultural Economics)
San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara