Marin Organic farmer Peter Worsley reports that, after a slow start for the 2006 growing season, his rowcrop, raspberry, and espaliered apple operation out-produced expectations in its first year at his new location one mile north of Point Reyes Station.
Marin ranchers struggle to pass legacy to next generation Brigid Lunny works at her father's Drake's Bay Family Farms in Inverness on land his family has managed for four generations.
Rob Rogers Marin Independent Journal article 1/9/07 A new study suggests that building massive homes on agricultural lands reduces the property's economic vitality.
Marcia Barinaga opens the pasture gate on the Barinaga Ranch above Tomales Bay in Marshall. Barinaga and her husband, Corey Goodman, are planning a sheep ranch and cheese-making facility. The plan received county praise and approval last week.
Will the term organic still mean anything when it's adopted whole hog by behemoths such as Wal-Mart? Jake Whitney Sunday, January 28, 2007 S.F. Chronicle - link to article David Evans, owner of Marin Sun Farms, which produces grass-fed beef and egg products.
Indian Valley Farm Greenhouse, Indian Valley College Farm and Garden, Novato 10 am - 1 pm The workshop participants grafted plum and peach, as well apple and pear after a talk and demonstration by John Valenzuela.
Valley Ford School House 14355 School Street, Valley Ford, California 10 am - 2 pm Presenters: Dr. Anthony OGeen, Soil Specialist, Land Air and Water Resources Department, UC Davis Dr.