Sustainable Farming Educational Resources
The sustainable farming educational resource is a compilation of research articles, podcasts, presentations, videos and handouts. The search box allows for easy browsing and research. Or you can search by topic or resource type using the navigation on the right.
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Recent Resources
Here are resources from our 4/28 & 5/21 Tailgates on Dry Farming!
Sustainable vineyard management requires smart decisions across vineyard development, irrigation, soil health, and pest management. Lucas Pope (Altera Solutions) shares how he evaluates trade-offs and to choose the best strategies for long-term performance and efficiency.
147 native plants now create a thriving monarch butterfly sanctuary. What started as a passion project now supports biodiversity with minimal maintenance.
Here are resources from our 4/8 Tailgate on Mothballing!
Barn owls are natural predators of gophers, voles, and mice, three of the most common vertebrate pests in vineyards. Matt Johnson (Cal Poly Humboldt University) studies how farms and wildlife can mutually benefit each other. Get practical guidance on barn owl nest box design, placement, and maintenance, plus how vineyard landscapes and surrounding habitat influence occupancy.