Dewlson Family Farm is nestled in the rolling hills outside of Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County. In the last eight years, owners Ron Dewey and Judy Paulson have transformed …
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) salmon pilot project has now entered its second year and is making steady progress in data collection. The $1.4 million project is aimed at improving …
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
DAVIS, Calif, Feb. 12, 2020 – Emma Chow, District Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Santa Maria, California, has been named the winner of the 2020 Hugh …
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases …
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
High tunnels, also known as hoop houses, extend growing seasons for small producers. Growers like Racha Her of Beyond Bokchoy Farm in Fresno have been using conventional hoop houses for …
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
The funding is split between two state-specific projects and a national project that includes California Two California organizations, and one national organization, have been selected to receive a combined $1.3 …
Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center conducts trials year-round to find plants and mixes that producers can successfully use to improve their soils. Lockeford PMC Manager …
Although Disastrous, Some Benefits Came From Wine Country Fires
Pepperwood Preserve, located in the foothills north of Santa Rosa, experienced the Sonoma County fires first hand. Fire rolled right through the preserve in the middle of the night last …
Charring Experience Helps Conservation Planner Assist Others
California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service named Andrew Loganbill it’s 2017 Conservation Planner of the Year for his workload and post-fire expertise that was called on well outside of his home county.
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $375,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The maximum …