Sustainable Agriculture
As Sustainable Ag Coordinator for Marin County, I help connect producers to resources here and afield to increase the long-term viability of Marin farms and ranches n all the ways they support the health of our environment and communities. In collaboration with the larger UCCE family, I provide workshops and trainings and also conduct outreach to the ag community through newsletters and published materials that highlight new enterprise opportunities and sustainable approaches to agriculture.
As Agricultural Ombuds, I help farmers and ranchers grapple with local, state, and federal regulations. I assist with questions related to permitting of new enterprises and modifications to existing agricultural operations and provide general education regarding ag-specific regulations of all kinds. I also participate in stakeholder dialogue around new and existing rules to ensure that policy-makers have access to the agricultural perspective.
It is a pleasure to serve the agricultural community in Marin County and work with some of the finest farmers and ranchers in the country.
Vince Trotter
Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator
tvtrotter@ucanr.edu
415-473-4204
Sustainable Agriculture Resources
Our companion website growninmarin.org is a comprehensive resource available for agriculture in Marin County. It provides a wealth of information for farmers and ranchers as well as members of the non-farming public who want to know more about agriculture in this county. Visit growninmarin.org for:
- Factsheets and workshop materials as well as enterprise management resources relevant to Marin’s agricultural community
- Drought resources for farmers and ranchers
- Links to University of California expertise as well as information from other organizations on all segments of the ag industry including:
- Comprehensive list of organic and sustainable producers who market to the public and the products they sell
- History of Marin agriculture including videos, photos and educational materials for teachers