Agriculture

Irrigation approaches and scheduling guide for growers in Central Sierra Efficient irrigation management is important for sustainable crop production especially in the water limited/drought prone areas. Farmers in the Central Sierra region grow different types of crops, and each crop has different water…

Getting more out of your enterprise Building farm resilience is more important than ever, yet there is limited practical guidance out there on how one might make a resilient farm. The old adage of “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is great in theory but what other “baskets” are out there for…

Fuel reduction is an important part of making homes and properties in the Central Sierra region more fire resilient.          Common approaches include mastication, mowing, prescribed burning, and herbicide treatments, but these practices can require specialized equipment, expertise,…

Nutrition Policy Institute researchers published a recent study showing that alternative breakfast models—such as breakfast served in the classroom and “second chance” breakfast served after the first school period—are associated with greater school breakfast participation among middle and high school…

A recent study suggests that nearly three-in-four Indigenous migrant farmworker communities in California’s Central Valley experience food insecurity, and more than one-in-three live in inadequate housing. Migrant farmworkers are the critical workforce for the California farm industry, which is the…

If you’ve been following our work here at UCCE Central Sierra, you’ll likely know that my colleagues Scott Oneto and Brian Allen have been demonstrating a variety of virtual fencing systems in cattle grazing operations for several years now – with great success! They’ve demonstrated the technology’s…

Trees are long-lived resources that provide environmental, aesthetic, and community benefits. When a tree shows signs of decline, damage, or pest infestation, it is common to seek help from a tree care professional. While professional tree care is essential in many situations, the quality and appropriateness…

Laurie "Lio" Wayne, UC Cooperative Extension community nutrition, health and food systems advisor for Lassen, Modoc and Siskiyou counties, discusses her journey into agriculture and her “dream job” at UC ANR.