Getting Started in Farm-Scale Biodiesel Production

Today's ATTRA webinar, Getting Started in Farm-Scale Biodiesel Production, was canceled because of technical difficulties. But a recording of the presentation, by ATTRA biodiesel experts Rich Dana and Al Kurki, will be available next week.

Oilseed Production for Farm Energy

NCAT offers several case studies that offer a better understanding of the economic factors that impact the production of oilseed crops for renewable bio-based fuels. Read More »

The new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) passed in the last Farm Bill will be available beginning August 10, 2009. This Natural Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS) program rewards farmers and ranchers for current conservation practices and for putting in place additional new conservation practices and enhancements over a 5 year contract period. Successful applicants could receive up to $200,000 in benefits over the five year contract period. Learn more »

Late blight, a fungal disease that attacks potatoes and tomatoes, is showing up across the northeastern and southern United States. Late blight is one of the few plant diseases that can destroy a crop, producing a 100 percent loss. Click here for our resources to manage this disease. Learn more »

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) Web site is a portal for information on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's resources for farmers, ranchers and others involved in sustainable agriculture. The Web site makes clear the USDA's available resources and is a source of ideas, stories and inspiration so agriculture producers can see what is working in communities across the country and learn more about important issues. Learn more »

The Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at UC Santa Cruz offers the Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture, a full-time, six-month program that trains adults in the concepts and practices of organic gardening and small-scale sustainable farming. The apprenticeship blends the virtues of experiential learning with traditional classroom studies on topics that include soil management, composting, pest control, crop planning, irrigation, farm equipment and direct-marketing techniques. For further information, contact:

Apprenticeship Information
CASFS, UCSC
1156 High Street
Santa Crus, CA 95064
(831) 459-3240
Web site: http://casfs.ucsc.edu
E-mail: apprenticeship@ucsc.edu