Laura J. Tourte

Farm Management Advisor - Emeritus

UCCE Santa Cruz County
1430 Freedom Boulevard Suite E
Watsonville, CA 95076
ljtourte@ucanr.edu

http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu

http://ucanr.edu/sites/FarmBus/

Also in:
San Benito County
Monterey County

Education

M.S. Vegetable Crop Production, UC Davis. 1996

B.S. International Agricultural Development, UC Davis. 1990

Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

Raja, R; Slaughter, D; Fennimore, S; Nguyen, T; Vuong, V; Sinha, N; Tourte, L; Smith, R; Siemens, M (2019). Crop Signalling: A Novel Crop Recognition Technique for Robotic Weed Control. Biosystems Engineering. 187, 278-291. November.
Fennimore, S; Tourte, L (2019). Regulatory Burdens on Development of Automated Weeding Machines and Herbicides are Different. Outlooks on Pest Management. 30:4, 147-151. August.
Hartz, T; Smith, R; Cahn, M; Bottoms, T; Castro Bustamante, S; Tourte, L; Johnson, K (2017). "Wood chip denitrification bioreactors can reduce nitrate in tile drainage." California Agriculture 71(1): 41-47.
Tourte, L; Bolda, M; Klonsky, K (2016). "The Evolving Fresh Market Berry Industry in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties." California Agriculture 70(3): 107-115.
Fennimore, S.; Smith, R.; Tourte, L.; LeStrange, M.; Rachuy, J. (2014). "Evaluation and Economics of a Rotating Cultivator in Bok Choy, Celery, Lettuce and Radicchio." Weed Technology 28(1): 176-188.
Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K.; Bolda, M.; DeMoura, R. (2012). Costs of Production and Economic Returns for Organic Strawberries. Organic Strawberry Production Manual.S. Koike, C. Bull, M. Bolda and O. Daugovish. Richmond, CA, UC ANR. 3531
Tourte, L.; Gaskell, M. (2011). Business and Marketing Plans for Organic Operations: An Overview. Organic Vegetable Production Manual.M. McGiffen. Richmond, CA, UC ANR. 3509
Tourte, L.; Smith, R.; Klonsky, K.; DeMoura, R. (2011). Economic Performance of Organic Vegetables: The Case of Leaf Lettuce on the Central Coast. Organic Vegetable Production Manual.M. McGiffen. Richmond, CA, UC ANR. 3509
Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K. (2011). Economics. Cover Cropping for Vegetable Production: A Grower's Handbook.R. Smith, R. Bugg, O. Daugovish, M. Gaskell and M. Van Horn. 3517
Tourte, L.; Blank, S.; Klonsky, K.; Takele, E. (2011). Farm and Financial Management. Small Farm Handbook.L. Tourte and B. Faber. Richmond, CA, UC ANR. 3526
Tourte, L.; B. Faber Eds. (2011). Small Farm Handbook. Richmond, CA, UC ANR.
Fennimore, S.; Tourte, L.; Rachuy, J.; Smith, R.; George, C. (2010). "Evaluation and Economics of a Machine-Vision Guided Cultivation Program in Broccoli and Lettuce." Weed Technology 24: 33-38.
Tourte, L.; Smith, R.; Bettiga, L.; Bensen, T.; Smith, J.; Salm, D. (2008). "Post-Emergence Herbicides are Cost Effective for Vineyard Floor Management on the Central Coast." California Agriculture 62(1): 19-23.
Brodt, S.; Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L. (2006). "Farmer Goals and Management Styles: Implications for Advancing Biologically Based Agriculture." Agricultural Systems 89: 90-115.
Brodt, S.; Feenstra, G.; Kozloff, R.; Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L. (2006). "Farmer-Community Connections and the Future of Ecological Agriculture in California." Agriculture and Human Values 23: 75-88.
Tourte, L.; Gaskell, M.; Smith, R.; Fouche, C.; Koike, S.; Mitchell, J. (2006). Organic Certification, Farm Planning, Management and Marketing. Vegetable Research and Information Center/Small Farm Program. UC ANR. 7247. http://vric.ucdavis.edu
Tourte, L.; Gaskell, M. (2004). "Horticultural Auction Markets: Linking Small Farms with Consumer Demand." Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 19(3): 129-134.
Brodt, S.K.; Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; al., et (2004). "Influence of farm management style on adoption of biologically integrated farming practices in California." Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 19(4): 237-247.
Keith, D.; Rilla, E.; George, H.; Lobo, R.; Tourte, L.; Ingram, R. (2003). Obstacles in the Agritourism Regulatory Process: Perspectives of Operators and Officials in Ten California Counties. Agricultural Issues Center Issues Brief. 22, 6.
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Kozloff, R.; Shouse, B. (2002). A Statistical Picture of Californiaâs Organic Agriculture 1995-1998. UC ANR. 3425, 87.
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Swezey, S. (2000). Economic Performance. Organic Apple Production Manual.S. Swezey, P. Vossen, J. Caprile and W. Bentley. Oakland, CA, UC ANR. 3403
Tourte, L.; Bugg, R.; Shennan, C. (2000). "Foliar-Applied Seaweed and Fish Powder Do Not Improve Yield and Fruit Quality of Organically Grown Processing Tomatoes." Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 18(1): 15-27.
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L. (1998). "Organic Agricultural Production in the United States: Debates and Directions." American Journal of Agricultural Economics 80(5): 1119-1124.
Klonsky, K.; Zalom, F.; Chandler, M.; Ohmart, C.; Elmore, C.; Tourte, L. (1998). "The Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission: A Framework for Implementing IPM." Integrated Pest Management Reviews 3: 243-255.
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L. (1996). "Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts Account for 95% of Organic Sales in California." California Agriculture 50(6): 9-13.
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L. (1994). Alternative Agriculture (contributors). Small Farm Handbook.S. Humphrey, E. Mussen, C. Myers, R. Voss and C. Wyman. UC ANR.
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Chaney, D.; Livingston, P.; Smith, R. (1994). Cultural Practices and Sample Costs for Organic Vegetable Production on the Central Coast of California. Giannini Foundation Information Series. UC ANR. 94-2, 84.

Non-Peer Reviewed

Bolda, M; Tourte, L; Stewart, D; Goodrich, B (2023). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Apples for Processing. Central Coast Region, UC ANR; UCCE; UC Davis. 18.
Tourte, L; Smith, R; Murdock, J; Goodrich, B (2023). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Broccoli Bunched 14s and Crown Cut. Central Coast Region. UC ANR - UCCE - UC Davis. 17.
Bolda, M; Tourte, L; Murdock, J; Goodrich, B (2023). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Fresh Market Raspberries - Primocane Bearing. Central Coast Region, UC ANR, UCCE, UC Davis. 36.
Bolda, M; Tourte, L; Stewart, D; Goodrich, B (2023). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Organic Apples for Processing. Central Coast Region, UC ANR; UCCE; UC Davis. 18.
Tourte, L; Smith, R; Murdock, J; Goodrich, B (2023). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Romaine Hearts and Wrapped Iceberg Lettuce. Central Coast Region. UC ANR - UCCE - UC Davis. 17.
Bolda, M; Tourte, L; Murdock, J; Sumner, D.A. (2019). 2018 Muestra de Costos para Producir y Cosechar Zarzamoras de Mercado Fresco - Producción de primocañas - Región de la Costa Central. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 29.
Bolda, M; Tourte, L; Murdock, J; Sumner, D A (2019). 2018 Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Fresh Market Blackberries - Primocane Bearing - Central Coast Region. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 28.
Smith, R; Muramoto, J; Tourte, L; Haffa, A (2019). Immobilization of nitrate in fallow winter vegetable production beds. Salinas Valley Agriculture. UC ANR - UCCE. 4.
Tourte, L; Smith, R; Murdock, J; Sumner, D (2019). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Romaine Hearts - Central Coast Region. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 17.
Bolda, M; Tourte, L; J, Murdock; D, Sumner; Celis, D (traduccion) (2018). 2017 Costos de muestra para producir y cosechar frambuesas de mercade fresco - produccion de primocanas - region de la costa central. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 37.
Bolda, M; Tourte, L; Murdock, J; Sumner, D (2018). 2017 Sample Costs to Production and Harvest Fresh Market Raspberries - Primocane Bearing - Central Coast Region. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 36.
Tourte, L; Siemens, M (2018). Assessing Use of Automated (Mechanized) Technologies in Vegetable Crops. Salinas Valley Agriculture. UC ANR - UCCE. 3.
Smith, R; Muramoto, J; Tourte, L; Love, P (2018). Immobilization of nitrate in fall winter vegetable production beds. Salinas Valley Agriculture. UC ANR - UCCE. 3.
Tourte, L; Smith, R; Murdock, J; Sumner, D A (2017). Costs and Returns for Central Coast Lettuce and Broccoli examined. Salinas Valley Agriculture. UC ANR - UCCE. 2.
Tourte, L; Smith, R; Murdock, J; Sumner, DA (2017). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Broccoli - Central Coast Region. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 17.
Tourte, L; Smith, R; Murdock, J; Sumner, DA (2017). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Iceberg Lettuce - Central Coast Region. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 17.
Bolda, MP; Tourte, L; Murdock, J; DA, Sumner (2016). Muestra de costos para producir y cosechar fresas. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 20.
Bolda, M; Tourte, L; Murdock, J; Sumner, DA (2016). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Strawberries - Central Coast Region. UC ANR - UCCE - AIC. 20.
Tourte, L.; Smith, R.; Klonsky, K.; Sumner, D.; Tumber, K.; Stewart, D. (2015). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest High Density Planted Organic Spinach - Central Coast Region. University of California Cooperative Extension - Agricultural Issues Center. 16.
Tourte, L.; Smith, R.; Klonsky, K.; Sumner, D.; Stewart, D. (2015). Sample Costs to Produce and Harvest Romaine Hearts - Central Coast Region. University of California Cooperative Extension - Agricultural Issues Center. 16.
Tourte, L.; Brady, S.; Brown, J.; Brown, L.; Kunkel, M.; Prevedelli, S. (2014). "¡Lo Fresco Comienza Aquí! Un guía de frutas y vegetales frescos, de estación y cultivados localmente en el condado de Santa Cruz." UCCE: 40.
Tourte, L.; Brady, S.; Brown, J.; Brown, L.; Kunkel, M.; Prevedelli, S. (2014). "Fresh Starts Here: A Santa Cruz County Guide to Fruits and Vegetables that are Local, Fresh, and In-Season." UCCE: 40.
Bolda, M; Tourte, L; Klonsky, K; DeMoura, R; Tumber, K (2014). Sample Costs to Produce Organic Strawberries - Central Coast - 2014. University of California Cooperative Extension. 24.
Bolda, M.; Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K.; DeMoura, R. (2013). Sample Costs to Produce Fresh Market Blackberries - Central Coast Region. UCCE. 27. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Bolda, M.; Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K.; Daugovish, O. (2012). Sample Costs to Produce Fresh Market Raspberries - Primocane Bearing - Central Coast Region. 29. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Gallardo, K.; Griffith, D.; Hewlett, J.; Lobo, R.; Newkirk, J.; Nelson, J.; Santamaria, L.; Teegerstrom, T.; Tourte, L. (2011). Ag in Uncertain Times en Espanol. 18th International Farm Management Congress Proceedings.
Bolda, M.; Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K.; DeMoura, R. (2011). Sample Costs to Produce Second Year Strawberries - Central Coast Region. UCCE. 22. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Tourte, L.; Faber, B.; Klonsky, K.; Molinar, R.; Gaskell, M.; Baameur, A.; Hardesty, S.; Suslow, T.; Oltjen, J.; Rosenberg, H.; Jolly, D. (2011). The Small Farm Handbook: An Extension Resource. 18th International Farm Management Congress Proceedings.
Bolda, M.; Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K.; DeMoura, R. (2010). Sample Costs to Produce Strawberries - Central Coast Region. UCCE. 21. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Tourte, L.; Smith, R. (2010). Sample Production Costs for Wrapped Iceberg Lettuce - Sprinkler Irrigated - 40-inch Beds - Central Coast. UCCE. 5. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Tourte, L.; Smith, R.; Klonsky, K.; DeMoura, R. (2009). Sample Costs to Produce Organic Leaf Lettuce - Central Coast Region. UCCE. 19. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Bolda, M.; Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K.; DeMoura, R. (2005). Sample Costs to Produce Fresh Market Raspberries - Central Coast Region. UCCE. 20. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Tourte, L.; Smith, R.; Klonsky, K.; DeMoura, R. (2004). Sample Costs to Produce Organic Broccoli - Central Coast Region. UCCE. 17. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Tourte, L.; Smith, R.; Klonsky, K.; DeMoura, R. (2004). Sample Costs to Produce Organic Leaf Lettuce - Central Coast Region. UCCE. 18. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu
Tourte, L.; Buchanan, M.; Klonsky, K.; Mountjoy, D. (2003). Annually Planted Cover Crop. Estimated Costs and Potential Benefits for Central Coast Conservation Practices. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 6. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/conservation_practices/
Tourte, L.; Buchanan, M.; Klonsky, K.; Mountjoy, D. (2003). Annually Planted Grassed Filter Strip. Estimated Costs and Potential Benefits for Central Coast Conservation Practices. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 6. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/conservation_practices/
Tourte, L.; Buchanan, M.; Klonsky, K.; Mountjoy, D. (2003). Grassed Farm Road. Estimated Costs and Potential Benefits for Central Coast Conservation Practices. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 6. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/conservation_practices/
Tourte, L.; Buchanan, M.; Klonsky, K.; Mountjoy, D. (2003). Non-Engineered Grassed Waterway. Estimated Costs and Potential Benefits for Central Coast Conservation Practices. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 6. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/conservation_practices/
Tourte, L.; Buchanan, M.; Klonsky, K.; Mountjoy, D. (2003). Non-Engineered Water/Sediment Control Basin. Estimated Costs and Potential Benefits for Central Coast Conservation Practices. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 6. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/conservation_practices/
Tourte, L.; Buchanan, M.; Klonsky, K.; Mountjoy, D. (2003). On-Farm Row Arrangement. Estimated Costs and Potential Benefits for Central Coast Conservation Practices. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 6. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/conservation_practices/
Tourte, L.; Buchanan, M.; Klonsky, K.; Mountjoy, D. (2003). Perennial Critical Area Planting. Estimated Costs and Potential Benefits for Central Coast Conservation Practices. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 6. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/conservation_practices/
Tourte, L.; Buchanan, M.; Klonsky, K.; Mountjoy, D. (2003). Perennial Hedgerow Planting and Underground Outlet. Estimated Costs and Potential Benefits for Central Coast Conservation Practices. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 6. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/conservation_practices/
Bervejillo, J.; Bolda, M.; Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K. (2003). Sample Costs to Produce Fresh Market Raspberries - Central Coast. UCCE. 14. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Tourte, L.; Smith, R.; Chaney, W.; Kurtz, E. (2001). Sample Production Costs for Wrapped Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce â Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties - 2000 - 2001. Watsonville, CA, UCCE. 5. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K.; Christensen, P.; Leavitt, G.; Peacock, B.; Vasquez, S. (2000). Raisin Best Management Practices with Estimated Costs and Returns for 40 and 120 Acre Raisin Vineyards - 1998-1999. Davis, CA, UCCE. 57.
Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K. (1998). Statistical Review of California's Organic Agriculture 1992-1995. Davis, CA, UC Agricultural Issues Center. 97.
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Sakovich, N.; Ingels, C.; Takele, E.; Livingston, P. (1997). Production Practices and Sample Costs for Fresh Market Organic Valencia Oranges and Organic Lemons - South Coast. Davis, CA, UCCE. 27. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Tourte, L.; Klonsky, K.; Christensen, P.; Costello, M.; Ingels, C.; Leavitt, G.; Livingston, P. (1997). Production Practices and Sample Costs for Organic Raisin Grapes - Southern San Joaquin Valley. Davis, CA, UCCE. 27. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Swezey, S.; Chaney, D.; Livingston, P.; Vargas, R.; Weir, B. (1995). Production Practices and Sample Costs for Organic Cotton - Northern San Joaquin Valley. Davis, CA, UCCE. 23. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L. (1995). Statistical Review of California's Organic Agriculture 1992-1993. UC Department of Agricultural Economics. 43.
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Ingels, C.; Livingston, P.; McGourty, G.; Vossen, P. (1994). Production Practices and Sample Costs for Fresh Market Organic Apples - North Coast. Davis, CA, UCCE. 26. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Chaney, D.; Livingston, P.; Miyao, G.; Murray, M. (1994). Production Practices and Sample Costs for Organic Processing Tomatoes in the Sacramento Valley - 1993-1994. Davis, CA, UCCE. 24. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Ingels, C.; Swezey, S.; Coates, W.; Livingston, P. (1994). Production Practices and Sample Costs to Produce Organic Apples for the Fresh Market - Central Coast. Davis, CA, UCCE. 25. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Ingels, C.; Livingston, P.; Reil, W. (1994). Production Practices and Sample Costs to Produce Organic Walnuts - Sacramento Valley. Davis, CA, UCCE. 24. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L. (1994). State Registration and Organic Certification: A Guide for California Growers. Davis, CA, UCCE. 8.
Asai, W.; Hendricks, L.; Vedegaal, P.; Klonsky, K.; Ingels, C.; Livingston, P.; Tourte, L. (1992). Sample Costs to Produce Organic Almonds in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Davis, CA, UCCE. 25. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Williams, J.; Wick, C.; Scardaci, S.; Klonsky, K.; Chaney, D.; Livingston, P.; Tourte, L. (1992). Sample Costs to Produce Organic Rice in the Sacramento Valley. Davis, CA, UCCE. 20. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/
Klonsky, K.; Tourte, L.; Ingels, C.; Elkins, R.; Livingston, P.; McGourty, G.; Smith, R.; Weber, E. (1992). Sample Costs to Produce Organic Wine Grapes in the North Coast. Davis, CA, UCCE. 27. http://coststudies.ucdavis.edu/

California Agriculture Article Contributions

Vegetables, fruits and nuts account for 95% of organic sales in California

ANR Workgroup Associations

Agriculture and Nature Tourism - Member
Agroecology and Organic Farming Systems - Member
Small Farm - Member
Strawberry - Member
Vegetable Crops - Member
Weed - Member

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