Many insects and spiders, as well as bats and birds, eat crop pests and weeds. Providing food and shelter for these useful animals can help suppress unwelcome pest spe­cies. bit.ly/3ksQloJ

Do you have an interest in organic farming? Check out the seasonal internship opportunities available at the St. Luke's-Rodale Institute Organic Farm located in Easton, PA. Apply now to be a part of building a regenerative organic future. rodaleinstitute.applytojob.com/apply/dZ1Xfslp…

"How Organic Growers Solve Challenges: Don't Give Up", featuring Shriya Rangarajan, UC OAI Postdoctoral Researcher. organicproducenetwork.com/article/2152/h…

Not only is it a great place to learn, but this February's conference is a great place to network too! Find farmers, researchers, advocates, food businesses & more. Grow your community at the #CaliforniaSmallFarmConference! Learn more & register at casmallconference.sched.com

This Webinar Wednesday, we're featuring our 2nd Conservation Ag Webinar with Dept. of Agriculture NRCS, which delves into soil organisms' role in crop production and tactics for soil health optimization using organic farming practices. Check out the free recording here: ow.ly/HIz950Qgy49

Join EcoFarm on 1/16/24 for a field day at Paicines Ranch to learn about creating conditions for growing biodiversity while practicing agriculture. Registration fee includes lunch and a wine tasting! RSVP here: eco-farm.org/pre-conference

CAFF's Value-Added Product Grant Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2024! This covers the cost of personalized grant writing assistance from Ellen Rawley Creative & Strategy, Inc. ellenrawley.com/caff-scholarsh…

The CA Food Hub Network is recruiting #foodhubs & small-scale aggregators pursuing #organic handling certification for the organic mentorship program. Food hub mentees will receive group mentorship from a mentor experienced in organic handling. Learn more: sarep.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/…

New opportunities on CAFF's Jobs Board: Field crew, farm educator, sales associate, farm manager, garden & animal caretaker, sustainable groundwater project manager, farm internship, marketing manager, cultivation crew, and so many more!!! Visit caff.org/jobs

It's Webinar Wednesday! Nutrient management focuses on production, soil health, and conservation. Our 3rd Conservation Ag. Webinar with Dept. of Agriculture NRCS explores the challenges and opportunities in organic nutrient management. Check out the free recording here: ow.ly/2HO850QgyAf

Who decides what is & is not allowed on organic farms & processing facilities? Join us 1/30 for an interactive networking session for organic & transitioning farmers, where a panel of farmers & advocates will demystify the NOSB. nationalorganiccoalition.org/events #SeedsOfSuccess

Join our growing team at the UC Organic Agriculture Institute! We're hiring for various positions. Come be a part of our mission to promote research and extension in organic agriculture. Apply now! Ag&Natural Resources ucanr.edu/sites/organic/…

If you are attending EcoFarm conference this week, visit UC Organic Agriculture Institute & UC Davis WIFSS exhibits & listen to our UC Cooperative Extension advisors bit.ly/3tUIUvs

We're at EcoFarm this week. Stop by and visit with Rob Strasser and Houston Wilson Houston Wilson with UC Organic Agriculture Institute and discuss organic #agriculture. tinyurl.com/ycynvu8r

Our UC Organic Agriculture Institute team is growing! Join us in welcoming Lexie Wilson, our Extension & Outreach Coordinator. She is developing extension programming with our collaborators across the state for aspiring, transitioning, and current organic growers. Welcome, Lexie!

Direct financial support for organic, underserved, and small producers impacted by drought in California available from CCOF and Ventura County RCD. For more information and to apply: ccof.org/foundation/gra… and vcrcd.org/cusp/

Organic Transition Grants from CCOF Cycle 1 closes this Friday, August 2nd. Grants provide $10,000 per year for three years plus mentorship and technical support. For eligibility, information, and to apply visit: ccof.org/foundation/gra…

Our team is growing! Join us in welcoming Maria De Lourdes Orozco Ramirez, Education & Mentorship Coordinator. Maria is developing education and mentorship opportunities with our collaborators, including a student field course and farmer demo network.

Join us for a workshop on Soil Testing on Organic Dairies. Gain practical knowledge and resources to integrate soil testing into management decisions. Sept. 12 from 9AM - 1PM on Lavio Ranch in Petaluma, CA. Free Registration: tinyurl.com/SoilSampleDair…

Learning about using soil tests to drive decision making on Organic dairies! Thank you to our workshop collaborators, UCCE Sonoma, USDA NRCS, and North Coast Soil Hub, our host, Lavio Ranch in Petaluma, CA, and participants for the great discussion.