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Workgroup Information Agroecology and Organic Farming Systems
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
E-Mail	sbbrodt@ucanr.edu
Unit:	Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP)

Membership List
berkeley.edu, amber.sciligo

Ichikawa, Nina F.
	Executive Director	food policy, agriculture policy
User, Unverified

yahoo.com, sajeemint

AES Scientist
Bowles, Tim
	Assistant Professor	agroecology, soil biogeochemistry, plant-soil-microbe interactions
DeMaster, Kathryn		Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM)
	Associate Professor of Agriculture, Society, and Environment	Agrifood systems, rural sociology, the sociology and political ecology of agriculture
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
	Distinguished Professor Soil Microbial Ecologist-AES	Microbiology of carbon and nitrogen cycling in agricultural soils; impact of management practices on soil biodiversity; biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminants in groundwater and soil.
Tomich, Thomas		Environmental Science and Policy
	Distinguished Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy	Food systems, natural resource management, integrated ecosystem assessment, sustainability science and policy
CE Advisor
Bachie,, Oli		Imperial County
	San Diego and Imperial County Director	Agronomy / Field Crops
Culumber, Mae		Fresno County
	Nut Crops Farm Advisor
Dahlquist-Willard, Ruth		Fresno County
	Small Farms Advisor
Dara, Surendra		San Luis Obispo 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
	Horticulture and Small Farms Advisor, Placer and Nevada Counties	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
	Agronomy Farm Advisor	Alfalfa/Hay, Beans, Wheat, Corn, Sorghum, Sunflower, Safflower, Hemp, Soil Health, Cover Crops, Agronomy, Annual Cropping Systems in the Sacramento Valley.
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. Automated weed managment with intelligent weeders. Soil disinfestation with steam in strawberry and vegetables.
Getz, Christina		Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM)
	Associate Cooperative Extension Specialist in Agriculture and Food Systems	Political economy and governance of food and agriculture systems; farm labor movements; social certification; food safety; cannabis; organic agriculture; farmworker health and wellbeing
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
	CE Specialist.	Production and resource use efficiency of sugar, oilseed crops and other agronomic crops; Cropping systems and agroecology; biomass, bioenegy, bioproducts and related public policy issues; irrigation, salinity and drainage
Lanini, W		Weed Science Program
	CE Weed Ecologist	Ecology, weed crop competition, weed biology and low-input agriculture
Mcgiffen Jr., 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, food security, 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)
	Assoc. Dir. SAREP & Academic Coordinator, Agriculture & Environment	Agriculture, Resources, and the Environment
Leff, Penny		Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP)
	Agritourism Coordinator/Public Education Specialist	Agritourism support
Peterson, Skyler		Intermountain Research & Extension Center
	Senior Farm Machinery Mechanic
Rippee, Joni		STATEWIDE PROGRAMS & REC OPS
	Director, Statewide Programs and REC Operations	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		Strategic Communications
	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

Perez, Gale		Department of Plant Sciences
	Program Representative
Membership Totals
Number of Members		56
ANR Members		47
Non-ANR		9
Info Only		0