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UC Rangelands Irrigated Pasture Information Hub Pasture Nitrogen Management and Planning Tool New Irrigated Pasture Cost Studies Available! Sample Costs to Establish or Re-establish Irrigated Pasture - Sierra Foothills Sample Costs to Produce Irrigated Pasture - Sierra Foothills Pasture Establishmen...
The following links are provided for information regarding plants poisonous to livestock: Livestock-Poisoning Plants of California Plants Poisonous to Livestock - Cornell Plants Poisonous to Livestock - University of Minnesota Plants Poisonous to Livestock in the Western States - USDA Plants Poisono...
As of January 1, 2018, producers will need a veterinarian prescription for medically important antibiotics. For more information, go to the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship website.
Background, rationale, and objectives: Vineyard floor vegetation is primarily controlled by chemical and mechanical methods. Both methods are problematic as herbicide applications can potentially impair water quality and mechanical control (mowing and cultivation) can often be delayed by rains.
Information Resources on Berries (UCCE) - comprehensive list of berry resources, ranging from general production information to plant sources. Growing Cane Berries in the Sacramento Region - information about species and varieties, cultural information, and trellising/pruning.
Cut Flower Production Resources (PDF) (UCCE) - resources for cut flowers, lavender, lilacs, peonies, and IPM for flowers. Lavender Plant and Seed Sources (PDF) (UCCE) - comprehensive list of sources for lavender plant and seed sources throughout the USA.
Whatever you are considering growing, have a plan for who is going to buy it before you plant it! Consider growing what the market needs, not just what you like to grow.
Keep up with other local farmers, find out about workshops, classes, and events, and join our local farming community! You have made the decision to put in a commercial orchard, start a flower farm or begin a market vegetable operation.
If you've participated in our Beginning Farming Academy, we have mentors available to help establish a more personal connection with an experienced farmer or rancher. Please note: mentors are available ONLY to graduates of our Beginning Farming Academy.
Training and Pruning Tree Fruit (UCCE) Tree Fruits: Organic Production Overview (ATTRA) - Provides an overview of issues relevant to commercial organic production of temperate zone tree fruits and, to a lesser extent, tree nuts.
