UC Organic Agriculture Institute

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Gopher Management Field Day

Event Date
Jun 5 2025

Join us at Side Hill Citrus, a certified organic farm growing mandarins and lemons, to learn aboutmanaging gophers and other vertebrate pests. Farmowner Rich Ferreira and his team will share theirexperiences, followed by UCCE’s Dr. Roger Baldwin presenting effective control techniques—includingbiological…
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The Agave Farm
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The Agave Farm Field Day

Event Date
Jun 4 2025

Join us in community to learn about organic agave production, gather with farmers in your region, and meet your local technical assistance providers! ¡Acompáñanos en comunidad para aprender sobre la producción orgánica de agave, reunirse con agricultores y proveedores locales de asistencia técnica!What…
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Pollinator Habitat Workshop

Event Date
May 8 2025

Pollinator Habitat Workshop: Supporting farmers & ranchers in installing pollinator habitatThis workshop will cover:The benefits of pollinator habitat on working landsHow to select, prepare, implement, and manage pollinator habitatFunding opportunities to support habitat installation
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Agriculture in Siskiyou County
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Transition to Certified Organic Workshop

Event Date
Apr 26 2025

Transition to Certified Organic WorkshopFor farmers and ranchers interested in transitioning to certified organic production. Whether or not you are already using organic practices, this workshop is for you. Learn about management principles, administrative processes, and available assistance programs to…
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Organic Fruit Tree Series for Small-Scale Farmers: Session 4

Event Date
May 17 2025

with Instructor Orin Martin at the Alan Chadwick Garden at UC Santa Cruz Were excited to offer a series of four seasonal workshops for small orchard care through the year! Our intent is to engage a cohort of small-scale farmers who can attend all four sessions to learn as a community.
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Advisory Committee

A robust advisory and review process will assure the delivery of high quality relevant work that follows the UC OAI mission and vision.
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Vision and Mission

More California farmers experience increased agroecological and economic benefits from organic production systems, expanding California's national leadership in organic acreage, productivity, and resiliency.
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