Climate Smart Agriculture
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is pleased to be working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to provide technical assistance for the CDFA's Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) on Climate Smart Ag Programs. UCCE- Mendocino County has worked with several regional organizations to assist North Coast farmers with the process of applying for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and the Statewide Water Efficiency Enhancement Program (SWEEP). UCCE- Mendocino County's Dairy Advisor, Randi Black, will be assisting with the Dairy Digester Research & Development Program (DDRDP) and the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). 
If you're a farmer or rancher seeking assistance, then these programs could be your next step! For more information, check out the CDFA website https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/, and be sure to utilize our Community Education Specialist who is here to help! The UCCE-Mendocino County office can be reached at:
University Of California Cooperative Extension
890 N. Bush Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-463-4495 (office)
707-463-4477 (fax)
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Climate Smart Agriculture Blog
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Implementation of the Healthy Soils practices by Solidarity Farms in Pauma Valley, CA
Solidarity Farms is one of the farms that have been proactive regarding soil health. Since purchasing the farm, the farm owners have focused on improving soil health. They have won a few grants geared towards improving soil health. They received the...
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Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) Now Accepting Applications!
The Alternative Manure Management Program helps dairy and livestock producers decrease their manure-derived methane emissions by transitioning from one manure management system to another. It awards funds up to $750,000. As of March 10th...
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CSA team is growing! Welcome Maria Fernanda Ridoutt Orozco
Maria Ridoutt is the newest member to UC Cooperative Extension. Maria is based out of Kern County and serves Kern, Tulare, and Kings Counties. She specializes in the Climate Smart Agriculture initiatives from the California Department of Food and...