San Diego Climate Smart Agriculture

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Why Grazing Management Matters

April 1st, 2025
By Michael Jaquez
Producers that have pastureland or rangeland that also have grazing livestock (Cattle, sheep, goats…) should develop good grazing management practices. Stellar grazing management allows for a pasture to be grazed in a sustainable way that will prevent damage to the pasture and provide ample nutrition to the…
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San Diego Healthy Soils Program Demonstration Project

October 30th, 2024
By Michael Jaquez
The California Department of Food and Agriculture offers Healthy Soils Program demonstration project grants to fund on-farm projects that involve data collection, demonstrating various conservation management practices, and providing an opportunity for local growers to see the effectiveness of these...
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What's that Smell?!

August 7th, 2024
By Michael Jaquez
When it comes to animal housing, manure management requires thought and consideration. Much of this decision depends on the size of the operation, species of animal, and the overall goals of your farming practices.
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Sheep in the Vineyard?

May 24th, 2024
By Michael Jaquez
Historically, farmers raised both crops and livestock because they are mutually beneficial.
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Want Healthy Soil?

March 27th, 2024
By Michael Jaquez
The Healthy Soils Program incentive grant provides funding to implement a variety of conservation management practices that improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce greenhouse gases.
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