By David Lewis, UCCE Marin Director What began as a conversation and an idea between a Marin rancher, a local rangeland expert, and a University of California Berkeley professor has grown into a strong partnership of local organizations and multiple ranchers doing on-the-ground projects.
By Stephanie Christofferson, Summer Intern with Grown Local Marin Grown Local is a collaborative community initiative that seeks to unite local producers and consumers.
By David Lewis, UCCE Marin Director While the news about the changing of Marins Agricultural Ombudsman is not entirely new, it is now complete. With its completion, some words of gratitude and welcoming are in order. Lisa Bush, Marins first Agricultural Ombudsman has retired.
By Paulette Swallow, Sustainable Ag Coordinator Rick LaFranchi, owner of Nicasio Valley Cheese likes to say, We have some of the best grass in the world here in Marin, giving us a competitive advantage in producing organic milk, and more.
Agricultural Diversification and Innovation in Marin Over the past 35 years, the face of Marin County ag has changed dramatically. To understand the Marin agricultural transition (really a renaissance) that we are currently celebrating, one can look back...
Local agriculture in Marin receives assistance from numerous local agencies and organizations. Working in partnership, these collaborating organizations bring solutions to the obstacles that Marin's farmers and ranchers encounter.
By Ralph Grossi - retired dairy operator and former Executive Director of the American Farmland Trust Over the past 35 years, the face of Marin County agriculture has changed dramatically.
By Warren Weber - owner, Star Route Farms, and pioneering organic farmer Knowing that row crops have always been something of a step-child to the Marin livestock and dairy industry, I was surprised by the invitation to speak at the recent event titled, "Honoring Agricultural Diversification.
By Paulette Swallow, with David Lewis and Julia Van Soelen Kim In this issue, we invite you to hear directly from two agriculture enthusiasts as they walk you through the past, present, and future of Marin County Agriculture.
