Free Workshop! This workshop will provide an overview of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and how it is being implemented in Butte County. Slideshow presentation followed by community roundtable discussion. Food provided! Taco bar with vegetarian and gluten free options. Let's talk groundwater sustainability! Please RSVP to cheetah@caff.org or by texting 530-558-5046 (include your […]
This event is meant to help farmers understand what the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is, how it works in Yolo County, and what to be on the look-out for in the years to come. Our speakers include: Annie Main, Good Humus Farms Rich Collins, Collins Farm Conor Higins, Yolo RCD Mobile Irrigation Lab Kristen […]
Sonoma Valley residents, farmers, ranchers, and businesses must join together and take action to reverse the trend of declining groundwater. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution! Join us at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall for a Community Meeting and Resource Workshop. The event will include information about current groundwater conditions and […]
Come learn about groundwater sustainability in Sonoma County and diverse strategies to help you understand water use on your farm. This workshop will introduce a handful of water-use efficiency practices that address soil moisture, irrigation efficiency and testing, plant stress, sensor and monitoring tools, and more. At the end, we’re offering a build your own […]
Join us for wood-fired pizza, beverages, and an evening of honest conversation about SGMA (the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act), what it means for small farms, and what to watch out for in years ahead. Speakers include: Judith Redmond, Full Belly Farm How SGMA affects your water access Barriers and risks for small farmers How groundwater […]
This free webinar seeks to highlight technical assistance and resources available to support small-scale farmers navigating changes posed by SGMA implementation.
Join us for a Community Meeting and Resource Workshop to reflect on a decade of collaborative, community-based work to build groundwater sustainability in the Santa Rosa Plain and Petaluma Valley. Local leaders and experts will share the progress made since the formation of our Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and highlight the valuable work underway to understand, protect, […]
Sonoma County farmers, join us for a round robin session exploring current and OPEN grant, program and resource opportunities related to well and water management, water efficiency and conservation. Hear […]
This workshop is open to farmers and focuses on practical, on-farm approaches to groundwater management and cover cropping. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and RSVP required via […]
Join UC Small Farms Network and Community Alliance with Family Farmers for a webinar discussion on their newly published report “Managing Groundwater with Small Farms in Mind”. The report is based on three years of statewide research, surveys, focus group discussions, and document review with small-scale farmers. This webinar discussion will highlight the risks, barriers, […]