Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio 2 - 5 pm This workshop presented information about the important legal responsibilities when hiring employees and offering opportunities to interns, apprentices, and volunteers, and how to avoid violations and fines.
Apple and Pear Chileno Valley Ranch, Petaluma 9 am - 1 pm This was the third annual UCCE Marin grafting workshop and scion exchange. Workshop fee of $20 covered apple and pear rootstocks and light refreshments.
Two workshops covering what you need to know to run a profitable farming business UCCE Marin office 3 - 6 pm Workshop #1 Assessing Your Cropping Opportunities - February 4, 2010: Identifying crop opportunities Examining your cropping opportunities Recordkeeping of production expenses Risk management...
Point Reyes Dance Palace Point Reyes Station, California 3 - 5 pm Attention on global climate change has brought into question the role and contribution of livestock agriculture to greenhouse gas emissions.
Toby's Feed Barn 11250 Highway One Pt. Reyes Station, CA 10 am - 1:30 pm The basics of preserving your garden bounty for winter savoring were presented.
Toby's Feed Barn Pt. Reyes Station, CA This workshop provided a fun and informative afternoon on raising chickens in your backyard. Our "chickxperts" discussed chicken breeds, coop design, and care for your flock.
Chileno Valley Ranch Petaluma, CA Thirty people attended a grafting and pruning workshop given by Paul Vossen, UCCE Marin & Sonoma Specialty Crop Advisor.
Dolcini Ranch Hicks Valley A program of UC Cooperative Extension Marin in partnership with Marin Organic A workshop especially for Marin county farmers on the basics of finding farm land and constructing a lease agreement.
