Research Posters
Title | Training the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers in the Sierra Nevada Foothills |
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Authors |
Fake, Cindy
Horticulture and Small Farms Advisor, Placer and Nevada Counties, Emeritus
Placer-Nevada Counties
Ingram, Roger S
Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor, Emeritus
Placer-Nevada Counties |
Description | Placer and Nevada counties are home to a diversity of small-scale commercial farms and ranches, 78% of which are less than 50 acres. Foothill production is diverse, including fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamentals, and many species of livestock. The burgeoning population has created a flourishing local food movement and direct market economy. However, local agriculture faces an uncertain future due to development-driven land prices, an aging producer population, and lack of agricultural infrastructure. |