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Program Team/Workgroup Directory/Information
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Workgroup Information Agroecology and Organic Farming Systems |
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| Summary | The purpose of the Agroecology and Organic Farming Systems Workgroup is to create an interdisciplinary forum to share information on research and outreach in agroecology, biologically integrated and diversified farming systems, and organic farming systems in California, with a focus on enhancing the ecosystem services from agriculture and reducing reliance on toxic and/or unsustainably-produced, fossil fuel-based farm inputs. This purpose includes the following specific goals: • Educate Farm Advisors, CE Specialists and other interested UC and non- UC persons on agroecology, biologically integrated and diversified farming systems, and organic farming practices suitable for California conditions. • Share information about ongoing UC and external research relating to (but not limited to) crop and livestock production practices, communication and adoption of practices, and regulatory and institutional aspects. • Identify critical information gaps that are a barrier to further expansion of agroecologically-informed farming practices in California, and help to initiate research to solve these barriers. • Provide support to develop ANR publications on agroecology and organic production practices, prioritizing needs based on farmer interest, available knowledge and potential authors willing and able to contribute. • Identify funding opportunities for organic production research and convene multi-disciplinary research and proposal-writing teams. • Assist UC workgroup members to link with interested industry associations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. |
| Workgroup Chair Information | |
| Name | Sonja Brodt (Co-Chair) |
| Phone | (530) 792-8249 |
| sbbrodt@ucanr.edu | |
| Unit: | Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP) |
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Membership List |
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| berkeley.edu, amber.sciligo | ||
| Ichikawa, Nina F. | ||
| Policy Director | food policy, agriculture policy | |
| Perez, Gale | Department of Plant Sciences | |
| Program Representative | ||
| User, Unverified | ||
| yahoo.com, sajeemint | ||
| AES Scientist | ||
| Bowles, Tim | ||
| Postdoctoral Researcher | ||
| DeMaster, Kathryn | Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) | |
| Horwath, William | Soils & Biogeochemistry Program | |
| AES Professor of Soil Biogeochemistry Soil Biogeochemist | Stable isotope studies, soil organic matter dynamics, soil fertility, sustainable agriculture, water quality, plant-microbe interactions, soil microbial biomass, denitrification, residue decomposition, root turnover. | |
| Kremen, Claire | Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) | |
| Professor | ||
| Scow, Kate | Land, Air & Water Resources | |
| Professor Soil Microbial Ecologist-AES | Biodegradation of organic pollutants; kinetics of microbial processes in soil; microbial ecology; nutrient cycling in agro-ecosystems; organic matter decomposition | |
| Tomich, Thomas | Environmental Science and Policy | |
| Director | ||
| CE Advisor | ||
| Bachie, Oli | Imperial County | |
| Imperial County Director | Agronomy / Field Crops | |
| Culumber, Mae | Fresno County | |
| Nut Crops Farm Advisor | ||
| Dahlquist-Willard, Ruth | Fresno County | |
| Small Farms Advisor | ||
| Dara, Surendra | Santa Barbara County | |
| Cooperative Extension Advisor-Entomology and Biologicals | Small fruits, vegetables, and other major crops - Entomology, integrated pest management, microbial control, biostimulants, biopesticides, and biocontrol; endemic and invasive pests; biological solutions for plant diseases. | |
| Daugovish, Oleg | Ventura County | |
| Strawberry and Vegetable Crop Advisor | Ag and Environmental Issues for Veg Crops and Strawberries | |
| Fake, Cindy | Placer-Nevada Counties | |
| Placer and Nevada Counties, Horticulture and Small Farms Advisor | Commercial Horticultural Production | |
| Galla, Mariano | Tehama County | |
| Agronomy & Weed Science Advisor | ||
| Gaskell, Mark | San Luis Obispo County | |
| Emeritus - Farm Advisor | Specialty crops, small fruit crops, vegetables, sustainable agriculture, small farms in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. | |
| Gazula, Aparna | Santa Clara County | |
| Small Farm Advisor | Vegetable Production, Nutrient Management, Small Farms | |
| Hasey, Janine | Sutter-Yuba Counties | |
| Tree Crop and Environmental Horticulture Advisor Emeritus, Master Gardener Advisor | Pomology, Horticulture, Master Gardener Program | |
| Light, Sarah | Sutter-Yuba Counties | |
| Area CE Agronomy Advisor | Alfalfa/Hay, Beans, Wheat, Grains, Corn, Sorghum, Barley, Sunflower, Safflower, Oil Seed (canola, soybean), Pseudo-cereal (buckwheat, chia, quinoa, amaranth) | |
| Lloyd, Margaret | Capitol Corridor MCP Cooperative Extension | |
| Small Farms Advisor | Organic | |
| Long, Rachael | Capitol Corridor MCP Cooperative Extension | |
| Farm Advisor for Field Crops, Pest Management | Pest management, agronomy, dry beans, alfalfa, water quality, oil seed crops | |
| McGourty, Glenn | Mendocino County | |
| Viticulture & Plant Science Advisor - Emeritus | Plant science--all horticultural crops including wine grapes, vegetables; viticulture; nursery and floriculture (ornamentals); landscape; also sustainable agriculture and weed science | |
| Reiter, Maggie | Kings County | |
| Turfgrass and Environmental Horticulture Advisor | Turfgrass management | |
| Roncoroni, John | Napa County | |
| Weed Science Farm Advisor, Emeritus | Weed Control and Vegetation Management in Perennial Crops, Covercrops and Aquatic Weed Control | |
| Smith, Richard | Monterey County | |
| Farm Advisor, Vegetable Crop Production & Weed Science | Vegetable Crop Production & Weed Science | |
| Tourte, Laura | Santa Cruz County | |
| Farm Management Advisor - Emeritus | ||
| Vossen, Paul | Sonoma County | |
| Farm Advisor - Emeritus (Sonoma & Marin Counties) Fruits / Vegetables / Marketing | Tree fruits and nuts, vegetable crops, small farm specialty crops; marketing, Master Gardener Program, organic - sustainable production, olive oil, chestnuts, apples | |
| Wilson, Rob | Intermountain Research & Extension Center | |
| Farm Advisor | Pest managment in vegetable and field crops; Potato variety development; Production of potatoes, onions, peppermint, and small grains | |
| CE Specialist | ||
| Fennimore, Steven | Weed Science Program | |
| CE Weed Specialist | Weed control in cool-season vegetables, weed biology, weed seed germination | |
| Getz, Christy | Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) | |
| Associate Cooperative Extension Specialist | Natural Resource-Dependent Workers and Communities | |
| Jackson, Louise | Land, Air & Water Resources | |
| Emerita Professor CE Specialist Plant Physiologist | Plant and soil nitrogen dynamics; organic and conventional vegetable production; grassland restoration ecology; agrobiodiversity | |
| Kaffka, Stephen | Department of Plant Sciences | |
| Assistant CE Agronomist VI & Lecturer WOS | Works on sugar beets and safflower, particularly ways to improve the efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of producting these crops. Also works on water quality and agricultural drainage and salinity management. | |
| Lanini, W | Weed Science Program | |
| CE Weed Ecologist | Ecology, weed crop competition, weed biology and low-input agriculture | |
| McGiffen, Milton | Botany & Plant Sciences | |
| CE Specialist and Plant Physiologist | Vegetable Crops, Invasive Species, Weed Science, Sustainable Agriculture, and Alternatives to Methyl Bromide | |
| Sowerwine, Jennifer | Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) | |
| Associate Specialist | Metropolitan Agriculture, Sustainable Food Systems, Agroecology and Food Sovereignty. | |
| Other ANR | ||
| Bailey, John | Hopland Research & Extension Center | |
| Director | Sustainable enterprise, ecological horticulture, business planning | |
| Brodt, Sonja | Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP) | |
| Academic Coordinator, Agriculture & Environment | Agriculture, Resources, and the Environment | |
| Leff, Penny | Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program | |
| Agritourism Coordinator/Public Education Specialist | Agritourism support | |
| Peterson, Skyler | Intermountain Research & Extension Center | |
| Senior Farm Machinery Mechanic | ||
| Rippee, Joni | Informatics and GIS (IGIS) Statewide Program | |
| Director, Program Planning & Evaluation | ANR - Program Planning, Financial and Budget Management | |
| Thrupp, Ann | Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) | |
| Trotter, Vince | Marin County | |
| Sustainable Ag Coordinator & Agricultural Ombudsman | ||
| Warnert, Jeannette | Communication Services and Information Technology | |
| Communications Specialist | Writing | |
| Non-UC | ||
| Brown, Janet | Organic Marin | |
| Decock, Charlotte | Natural Resources Management and Environmental Science, CA Polytechnic State Univ., San Luis Obispo | |
| Faculty | ||
| iastate.edu, kdelate@ | ||
| Jonson, Tim | California Rice Commission | |
| Marrone, Pam | ||
| ofrf.org, brise | ||
| Parr, Jessica | ||
| Assistant Director | Organic Agriculture | |
| Shrestha, Anil | Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Statewide Program | |
| IPM Weed Ecologist | Development and implementation of IPM strategies and tactics for vegetation management. Primary crops corn, cotton, tree fruit, grape, tomato. | |
| Thrupp, Ann | Industry | |
| Grower Representative | Organic winegrowing and sustainable practices | |
| Other UC | ||
| Muramoto, Joji | ||
| Membership Totals | ||
| Number of Members | 56 | |
| ANR Members | 47 | |
| Non-ANR | 9 | |
| Info Only | 0 | |