Sonoma

Are you considering a conservation easement? If so, check out Western Landowners Alliance Conservation Easement blog which provides an overview of these types of easements.

The General Plan is the blueprint for land use in unincorporated Sonoma County. It includes maps that show where agricultural, residential, commercial and other land uses will be located, and a series of policies that guide future decisions about growth, development and conservation of resources.

This is the whole reason you got into farming, right? Probably not, but it is important to be aware of the licensing, regulations and permits that may be required for different aspects of your ag business.

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A summary of information from expert UC advisors on how to best prepare your home garden landscape for wildfire safety. Defensible space explained and recommendations for how to design and maintain our homes and adjacent property in ways that reduce their vulnerability to wildfire but also provide critically…

Oregano and sweet marjoram are closely related perennial, culinary herbs. Both are cultivated for their aromatic leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning in many regional cuisines. They are often used interchangeably. Marjoram is a milder and sweeter alternative to spicier oregano.

From LEGALLY SPEAKING BY SHAWN STEVENS, As principal of Food Industry Counsel LLC, Shawn Stevens helps food industry clients protect their brand by proactively reducing their food safety exposure. MeatingPlace Blog 6/25/2018 As most of you know, I religiously follow and study recalls and outbreaks.

Welcome! You must be interested in making an artisan dairy product. Great! Sonoma and Marin Counties are home to family dairies of cows, goats and sheep and many great artisan milk products are made here, but there is room for more.

University of California, Agriculture & Natural Resources Catalog Agritourism Enterprises on Your Farm or Ranch: Where to Start by Holly George and Ellie Rilla about navigating the regulatory processes in California. This PDF guide can be downloaded free.