The following article is adapted from a "work in progress" research report by Trevor Suslow, extension specialist in postharvest technology, Department of Vegetable Crops, UC Davis Farming practices that emphasize the use of raw animal manure, manure slurries or "teas," and animal manure-based compo...
by Desmond Jolly, director, Small Farm Program Small Farm News recently asked its readers to respond to a survey regarding preferences for newsletter features and information needs in various subject areas and topics.
by Paul Vossen, University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor, Sonoma County, California When harvested at proper maturity, most organic apple varieties have very good quality as fresh apples.
According to the May 1998 issue of the Farm Service Agency Newsletter, California agriculture suffered $191.1 million in damages resulting from El Nio storms.
by Susan McCue, editor, Small Farm News Maria de la Fuente consults with Tom Valentine, co-owner of VTR Seeds, who supplied seeds for some of the researched chile pepper varieties.
by Jeannette Warnert, public information representative, University of California Carolyn Foxe of C&C Vermiculture discusses her organic vermiculture operation with tour members.
Richard Molinar and Michael Yang Fresno County UC Cooperative Extension small-scale farm advisor Richard Molinar and his assistant Michael Yang have received the UC Small Farm Program's 2000 Pedro Ilic Agriculture Award for outstanding educators.
2011 $25 plus tax, shipping, and handling Since the publication of the first edition of Agritourism and Nature Tourism in California, the landscape has changed as counties and local governments incorporate agritourism into their local plans.
