Desert Farming Initiative
DFI’s mission is to advance climate smart farming and food sovereignty in the region. Demonstration: demonstrate sustainable vegetable and fruit farming practices, while bolstering the regional food system. Education: provide practical on-farm learning experiences for UNR students and develop resources for other growers. Outreach: actively engage with a diverse array of stakeholders to improve food […]
Cache Creek Nature Preserve
The focus of the Conservancy’s work has been riparian restoration along a fourteen mile stretch of the Lower Cache Creek. We operate from and manage the Jan T. Lowrey Nature Preserve, which is often called the ‘Cache Creek Nature Preserve’. The Cache Creek Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of […]
Bullseye Farm
Bullseye Farms is located in Woodland, CA, one of the most fertile areas for growing in the country. Our Family has local roots in farming dating back to the early 1900’s. We produce tomatoes, tree crops, and several award winning rotational crops. Our goal is to produce the best quality product possible on a large […]
California Climate & Agriculture Summit – Farm Tour and Conference
Sunday, November 13 Farm Tours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (approximate times) You will tour three farms in the Davis/Woodland region that showcase projects and practices for wildfire and drought resilience, soil health and farm viability. Includes lunch and bus transportation. Detailed instructions will be provided to registered attendees. Center for Land-Based Learning: Learn about the […]
Desert Farming Initiative Monthly Tours
Please register to attend at the event link! We at the Desert Farming Initiative love sharing the farm with our community. We offer monthly tours on the last Thursday of each month (generally 12pm – 1pm). On the tour we’ll look at DFI’s nursery, fields, hoop houses, and packing house and discuss DFI’s numerous programs. […]
Warm Season Cover Crops & Late Season Pollinator Plantings
Agenda Overview • Regional Warm Season Cover Crop Study – Chris Bernau, GBPMC Manager • Milkweed Importance – Deedee Soto, Partner Biologist, • Grower Benefits of Perennial Pollinator Habitat – Billy Synk, Pollinator Partnership • Pollen Quality and Climate Project – Annie Edwards, CAPMC Study Leader • Seed Company Panel: Seed availability for restoration opportunities. […]
Sierra Orchards
Sierra Orchards is an organic farm located along the Putah Creek in Winters, California. At Sierra Orchards, we are dedicated to using holistic and regenerative farming practices that preserve natural resources and surrounding ecosystems while creating the highest quality and nutrient-dense foods. The practices that we incorporate on our farm are not new to modern […]