These publications have been created by UC Cooperative Extension to provide foothill-appropriate information on agricultural production, marketing, and farm economics. Crop specific publications provide information on production techniques as well as common concerns for farmers.
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| Catalog # | Title | Download |
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| 31-006C | Citrus Pest Identification Visual guide to citrus pests in our region. | Free Download (PDF) 2015 Cindy Fake |
| 31-007C | Strategies for Reducing Water Use in Citrus | Free Download (PDF) 2014 Cindy Fake |
| 31-008C | Pruning Citrus Information on pruning tools and techniques. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Cindy Fake |
| 31-009C | Managing California Red Scale Identification, monitoring, and management options. | Free Download (PDF) 2017 Cindy Fake |
| 31-010C | Citrus Nurseries in California List of nurseries, products available, and contact information. | Free Download (PDF) 2017 Cindy Fake |
| 31-011C | Fertilizing Citrus in the Foothills Guide for analysis and application of essential nutrients for citrus production. | Free Download (PDF) 2020 Cindy Fake |
| 31-012C | Mandarin and Citrus Information on the Internet Links to information on commercial production, species and cultivars, nutrition, pest management, and more. | Free Download (PDF) 2017 Cindy Fake |
| 31-013C | Citrus Pest Management Identification and management of Citricola Scale, Cottony Cushion Scale, California Red Scale, Thrips, Asian Citrus Psyllid, Bacterial Blast, Brown Rot. | Free Download (PDF) 2017 Cindy Fake |
| 31-014C | Citrus Tissue Sampling Citrus leaf analysis significance and instructions. | Free Download (PDF) 2010 |
| 31-015C | Avoiding Cold Damage to Citrus Strategies to minimize frost damage to citrus orchards, young trees, and fruit. | Free Download (PDF) 2011 Cindy Fake |
| 31-017C | Mandarin Fruit Quality Information on fruit quality factors; management, harvest, sorting, and packing practices. | Free Download (PDF) 2010 Cindy Fake, Steve Pilz |
| 31-018C | Growing Citrus in the Foothills Information on site selection, soil conditions and preparation, stock selection, planting, and management. | Free Download (PDF) 2020 Cindy Fake |
| 31-019C | Citrus Scale in the Foothills Comparison of Scale Pest Species in Foothill Citrus. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake |
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| 31-020C | Resources on Apple Production List of web and print resources for apple production. | Free Download (PDF) 2010 Cindy Fake |
| 31-022C | Orchard Pest Management Identification and management of Peach Leaf Curl, Brown Rot, Fire Blight, Spotted Wing Drosophila, Peach Twig Borer, Codling Moth, and Oriental Fruit Moth. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Cindy Fake, Luci Wilson |
| 31-023C | Best Management Practices for Copper Copper uses and alternatives. | Free Download (PDF) 2015 Cindy Fake |
| 31-024C | Berry Information Information and resources on berry crops. | Free Download (PDF) 2011 Cindy Fake |
31- 076C | Mulching in Orchards Information and resources on the application and benefits of mulch. | Free Download (PDF) 2018 Cindy Fake, Patti Kiehl |
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| 31-030C | Resources on Lavender Production Information and links on lavender production. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 Cindy Fake |
| 31-031C | Resources for Cut Flower Production Production information for cut flowers, including Lavender, Lilacs, and Peonies. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 Cindy Fake |
| 31-032C | Lavender Plant & Seed Sources List of plant and seed sources, products available, and contact information. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 Cindy Fake |
| 31-033C | Resources for Christmas Tree Production Links and resources for growing, pest management, economics and marketing, and trade associations. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 Cindy Fake |
| 31-034C | Practical Post-Harvest Handling of Cut Flowers Best practices for harvesting and handling cut flowers to ensure quality and extend vase-life. | Free Download (PDF) 2015 Cindy Fake, Molly Nakahara |
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| 31-040C | Managing Blossom End Rot Includes information on symptoms, causes, and management. | Free Download (PDF) 2010 Cindy Fake |
| 31-041C | Organic & Untreated Seed Sources List of seed sources and contact information. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake |
| 31-042C | Estimating Crop Yields & Planting Schedule Tools and resources for estimating crop yields, planting date calculation, and CSA crop planning and calculation. | Free Download (PDF) 2014 Cindy Fake, Vanessa Reed |
| 31-043C | Vegetable Characteristics Information on optimum temperatures, rooting depths, and general planting guidelines for vegetable varieties. | Free Download (PDF) 2011 Cindy Fake |
| 31-044C | Vegetable Plant families Information on plant families; their descriptions and cultural characteristics. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake |
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| 31-050C | Importing Grape Planting Stock into Placer and Nevada Counties Overview of regulations and diseases to consider when planting grape vines. | Free Download (PDF) 2014 Cindy Fake |
| 31-051C | Vine Mealybug Alert for Grape Growers Information on Vine mealybug (VMB) in California. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 Cindy Fake |
| 31-053C | Growing Grapes in Placer and Nevada Counties This publication includes information on soil testing, varieties and rootstocks, quarantines, and education and resources. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 Cindy Fake |
| 31-054C | Internet Resources on Grape Growing Links to information on production, soil testing, classes, and more. | Free Download (PDF) 2009 Cindy Fake |
| 31-055C | Powdery Mildew in Winegrapes Key points in Powdery Mildew management. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake |
| 31-056C | Strategies for Reducing Water Use in Grapevines | Free Download (PDF) 2014 Cindy Fake |
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| 31-070C | Foothill Hedgerow Species List Hedgerow options and specifications including trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 |
| 31-071C | Cover Crops for the Foothills Cover crop uses, options and specifications. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 |
| 31-072C | Organic Amendments Includes a table of organic amendments and nutrient analysis. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 Cheryl Buckwalter, Cindy Fake |
| 31-073C | Suppliers of Native Plants and Seeds for Hedgerows List of sources, products, and contact information. | Free Download (PDF) 2007 Cindy Fake |
| 31-074C | Soil Analysis Why and how to do a soil analysis. Includes information on nearby soil labs. | Free Download (PDF) 2015 Cindy Fake |
| 31-075C | BMPs for Water Quality This publication offers an overview of best management practices for water quality. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Cindy Fake |
| 31-078C | Strategies for Reducing Water Use and Crop Stress Information on perennial and vegetable crops, drought management, and critical periods for water stress in various crops. | Free Download (PDF) 2015 Cindy Fake |
| 31-079C | Compost & Manure Food Safety & Compost Recipe Composting guidelines and recipe. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake, Kevin Marini |
| 31-080C | Nitrogen Best Management Practices Nitrogen application guidelines. | Free Download (PDF) 2016 Cindy Fake |
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| 31-090C | Internet Resources on Costs of Production Information on production costs for greenhouse production, nursery crops, and vegetable and fruit crops. | Free Download (PDF) 2011 Cindy Fake |
| 31-091C | Internet Information Resources for New Growers This information will help you make informed decisions about what to grow, how to grow it, and how to market it. | Free Download (PDF) 2015 Cindy Fake |
| 31-092C | Internet Resources on Organic Farming Organic production information and resources. | Free Download (PDF) 2015 Cindy Fake |
| 31-093C | Getting Started as a Small-scale Commercial Grower Includes information on planning and market research, assessing your resources, crop selection, and business planning. | Free Download (PDF) 2019 Cindy Fake |
| 31-095C | Market Windows of Opportunity How to take advantage of market windows. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Cindy Fake |
| 31-097C | Tips for Farmers' Market Success Useful tips on product, signage, display, and customer interaction. | Free Download (PDF) 2011 Claudia Smith, Cindy Fake |
| 31-098C | Local Market Wishlist These products are needed in various markets in Placer and Nevada Counties, including Certified Farmers' Markets, produce stores, independent grocers, and other sales outlets. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake |
| 31-100C | Marketing Resources Useful publications and information on marketing. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Trina Filan, Cindy Fake |
| 31-101C | Social Media for Farmers A guide to Email, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Blogging. | Free Download(PDF) 2018 Dan Macon, Cindy Fake, Hannah Ramey |
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| 31-110C | Identifying Insects Illustrated guide to identification of natural enemies and pest insects. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake |
| 31-111C | California Biocontrol Suppliers List of biocontrol sources, products, and contact information. | Free Download (PDF) 2017 Cindy Fake |
| 31-112C | Resources for Vegetable Pest Management List of online and print resources. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Anna Van Zuuk, Cindy Fake |
| 31-113C | Integrated Pest Management Basics An ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests using a combination of cultural, biological, physical, and chemical techniques. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake |
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| 31-120C | Greenhouse and High Tunnel Resources Internet resources on high tunnel and greenhouse production, management, IPM, economics, and marketing. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Cindy Fake |
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| 31-130C | Small Farm Equipment Resources Online, print, and periodical resources for equipment selection, buying, and maintenance. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Anna Van Zuuk, Cindy Fake |
| 31-131C | Sources for Used Farm Equipment Places where you can buy, sell, or indicate interest in various pieces of farm equipment. Most of these sites are specific to California but some countrywide sites may be useful. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Anna Van Zuuk, Cindy Fake |
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| 31-140C | Farm Operations Planning Steps to help you inventory where you are now and project where you need to be in order to be successful. | Free Download (PDF) 2012 Cindy Fake |
| 31-141C | Farm Risk Management Provided here are resources and information to help you effectively assess and manage the complex mixture of risks and opportunities facing your operation. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Trina Filan, Cindy Fake |
| 31-142C | Farming in Challenging Economic Times Covers key strategies to improve your bottom line and to outline a farm business plan. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake |
| 31-143C | Elements of a Farm Business Plan Understanding that farming is a business is the first step on the path to success. A business plan is the next step. This publication walks you through the process of developing a solid farm business plan. | Free Download (PDF) Cindy Fake |
| 31-144C | 10 Keys to a Successful Farm Business | Free Download (PDF) Cindy Fake |
| 31-145C | Farm and Ranch Rules & Regulations Checklist | Free Download (PDF) 2019 Deena Miller & Cindy Fake |
| 31-146C | Farm Operations Procedures Template A useful form to help you document contacts and contingency plans for your farm operation. |
Free Download (PDF) 2018 Cindy Fake |
| 31-150C | 10 Practices to Reduce On-Farm Food Safety Risks | Free Download |
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| 31-111 | A Mandarin by Any Other Name This publication offers interesting information on the history of the mandarin, mandarin types, and the difference between mandarins and tangarines. | Free Download (PDF) Cindy Fake |
| 31-168 | Vegetable Plant Families Information on plant families; their descriptions and cultural characteristics. | Free Download (PDF) 2008 Cindy Fake |
| What's In Season? A handy pocket guide to finding and buying seasonal produce in Placer and Nevada Counties. | Free Download (PDF) 2013 Cindy Fake, Leda McDaniel, Julia Boorinakis Harper | |