UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program

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Director's Column

by Desmond Jolly, director, Small Farm Program Small Farm News recently asked its readers to respond to a survey regarding preferences for newsletter features and information needs in various subject areas and topics.
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Marketing Organic Apples Successfully

by Paul Vossen, University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor, Sonoma County, California When harvested at proper maturity, most organic apple varieties have very good quality as fresh apples.
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News Notes

According to the May 1998 issue of the Farm Service Agency Newsletter, California agriculture suffered $191.1 million in damages resulting from El Nio storms.
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Organic Conference Educates Growers

by Jeannette Warnert, public information representative, University of California Carolyn Foxe of C&C Vermiculture discusses her organic vermiculture operation with tour members.
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Extreme weather and disaster resources

Crop Water Stress Title Crop Water Use and Growth Stages Source: Colorado State University Extension Last updated: 2014 Description: A comprehensive fact sheet that goes over the background of crop water use, water use estimations, and symptoms of water stress for different crop types.
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