Ramiro E. Lobo

Small Farms & Agricultural Economics Advisor

151 E. Carmel St.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-4716
relobo@ucanr.edu

Also in:
San Diego County
Small Farm Program

Specialty

Farm management, marketing, agricultural economics, agricultural tourism, small farms, new/specialty crops

Education

Ag Economics, Louisiana State Univ. 1992

Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

Trunstad, R., R.E. Lobo, et al. (2005). Certification and Labeling Considerations for Agricultural Producers. Western Extension Marketing Committee/The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
Keith, D., E. Rilla, et al. (2003). Obstacles in the Agritourism Regulatory Process: Perspectives of Operators and Officials in Ten California Counties. Ag Issues Briefs. University of California Agricultural Issues Center.
Trunstad, R., D. Bailey, et al. (2003). Western Profiles of Innovative Agricultural Marketing: Examples from Direct Farm Marketing and Agri-Tourism Enterprises. Western Extension Marketing Committee/The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Publication No. AZ1325
Lobo, R.E., G.E. Goldman, et al. (1999). "Agricultural Tourism Benefits Agriculture in San Diego County." California Agriculture 53(6)

Non-Peer Reviewed

Lobo, R.E., J. Hewlett, et al. (2010, 2010). "Ag in Uncertain Times." from http://farmmanagement.org/aginuncertaintimes/.
Sokolow, A., R. E. Lobo, et al. (2010). "Confined Facilities Create Conflicts in San Diego County Communities." California Agriculture 64(3)
Sokolow, A., R.E. Lobo, et al. (2010). "Confined Facilities Create Conflicts in San Diego County Communities." California Agriculture 64(3)
Lobo, R.E., W.L. Schrader, et al. (2010). San Diego County Agricultural Directory and Guidelines for Establishing Agricultural Enterprises. San Diego, CA, UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego County Farm and Home Advisorâ??s Office.
Lobo, R.E., L. Lev, et al. (2009) A Guide to Screening Market Driven Enterprises - Power Point Slide Set. University of Arizona and Western Extension Farm Management Committee Website
Lobo, R. E., L. Lev, et al. (2009, 2009). "A Guide to Screening Market Driven Enterprises-Power Point Slide Set." from http://ag/arizona.edu/arec/wemc/nichemarkets/3a_NewEnterprises.pdf.
Lobo, R.E., L. Lev, et al. (2009). Market Driven Enterprise Screening Guide. 5th National Small Farm Conference. Springfield, IL,
Lobo, R.E., L. Lev, et al. (2008). A Market Driven Enterprise Screening Guide. UC Small Farm Program Technical Report. Small Farm Program Website.
Nakamoto, S., L. Lev, et al. (2008, 2008). "An Intorduction to Profitseeker: Crop/Enterprise Screening Guide-Power Point Slide Set." from http://ag.arizona.edu/arec/wemc/nichemarkets/3b_Marketscreening-alternatepresentation.pdf.
Nakamoto, S., L. Lev, et al. (2008) An Introduction to Profitseeker: Crop/Enterprise Screening Guide â?? Power Point Slide Set. University of Arizona and Western Extension Farm Management Committee Website
Bethke, J.A. and R.E. Lobo (2008). Effects of Urban Encroachment on the Largest Ornamental Growing Area in the Country. Proceedings, Western Washington Horticultural Convention and Trade Show, Everett, WA,
Bethke, J. A. and R. E. Lobo (2008). Effects of UrbanEncroachment on the Largest Ornamental Growing Area in the Country. Western Washington Horicultural Convention and Trade Show, Everett, WA,
Curtis, K., D. Bailey, et al. (2008). Niche Markets Assessment and Strategy Development for Agriculture. University of Nevada, Reno, Western Extension Marketing Committee/University Center for Economic Development.
Curtis, K., D. Bailey, et al. (2008). Niche Markets Assessment and Strategy Development for Agriculture. Technical Report UCED. University of Nevada, Reno, Western Extension Marketing Committee/University Center for Economic Development.
Takele, E., R.E. Lobo, et al. (2008). Sample Costs to Establish an Orchard and Produce Guavas in San Diego County. UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego and Riverside County Offices. PP24
Ward, R., D. Bailey, et al. (2008, 2008). "Value Added Agricultural Toolbox Web Page." from http://www.diverseag.org/htm/toolbox.
Lobo, R.E., S.D. Hardesty, et al. (2007). Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Protean the South Coast â?? San Diego County. UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego County.
Lobo, R. E., S. D. Hardesty, et al. (2007). Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Protean the South Coast-San Diego County. San Diego County, UC Cooperative Extension.
Lobo, R.E., W.L. Schrader, et al. (2006). San Diego County Agricultural Directory and Guidelines for Establishing Agricultural Enterprises. San Diego, CA, UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego County Farm and Home Advisorâ??s Office.
Lobo, R.E., W.L. Schrader, et al. (2006). San Diego County Agricultural Directory and Guidelines for Establishing Agricultural Enterprises. San Diego, CA, UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego County Farm and Home Advisorâ??s Office.
Mitcham, E.J., W.V. Biasi, et al. (2006). "Sensory Quality and Postharvest Performance of Southern Highbush Blueberry Cultivars Grown in Southern California." American Society of Horticultural Sciences
Mitchan, E. J., W. V. Biasi, et al. (2006). "Sensory Quality and PostharvestPerformance of Southern Highbush Blueberry Cultivars Growin in Southern California." American Society of Horticultural Sciences
Trunstad, R., R. E. Lobo, et al. (2005). Certification and Labeling Considrations for Agricultural Producers. Western Extension Marketing Committee/The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication.
Lobo, R.E., G.S. Bender, et al. (2005). Market Driven Specialty Crop Production in Southern California. Third National Small Farm Conference. Greensboro, NC,
Keith, D., E. Rilla, et al. (2003). "Obstacles in Agritourism Regulatory Process: Perspectives of Operators and Officials in Ten California Counties." Calfironia Agriculture(22)
Trunstad, R., D. Bailey, et al. (2003). Western Profiles of Innovative Agricultural Marketing: Examples from Direct Farm Marketing and Agri-Tourism Enterprise. Western Extension Marketing Committee/The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Program.
Takele, E., G.S. Bender, et al. (2002). Avocado Sample Establishment and Production Costs and Profitability Analysis for San Diego and Riverside Counties. UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego and Riverside County Offices.
Billikopf, G., L. Varela, et al. (2002) Spanish Dictionary of Agriculture and HR Management.
Jolly, D.A., R.E. Lobo, et al. (2002). The University of California Small Farm Program â?? Helping Farmers Manage Risks in Their Operations. Proceedings of the Third National Small Farm Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Jolly, D. A., R. E. Lobo, et al. (2002). The University of California Small Farm Program-Helping Farmers Manage Risks in Their Operations. 3rd National Small Farm Conference, Albuquerque, NM,
Lobo, R. E. (2000). Agri-Tourism Benefits Farmers in San Diego County. CORF News. 4
Lobo, R.E. (2000). "Agri-Tourism Benefits Farmers in San Diego County." CORF News 4(2)
Takele, E., G. S. Bender, et al. (2000). Avocado Sample Establishment and Production Costs and Profitability Analysis for San Diego and Riverside Counties. San Diego and RIverside County Offices, UC Cooperative Extension.
Lobo, R.E. (2000). Harvesting New Opportunities: A Strategic Plan for San Diego Agriculture. Report developed by the San Diego County Agricultural Committee. Agricultural Tourism Project.
Lobo, R. E. (2000). Harvesting New Opportunities: A Stretegic Plan for San Diego Agriculture. San Deigo County Agricultural Committee, Agricultural Tourism Project.
Ann Marie Offer (1999). Agricultural Tourism and Direct Marketing in San Diego County. Something to Offer.
Lobo, R.E. (1999). Agricultural Tourism and Direct Marketing in San Diego County. Cable TV Show SOMETHING TO OFFER.
Lobo, R. E., G. E. Goldman, et al. (1999). "Agricultural Tourism Benefits Agriculture in San Diego County." California Agriculture 53(6)
Lobo, R.E. and S.L. Parker (1999). Agricultural Tourism in San Diego County: A Look at the Consumers. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA,
Lobo, R.E. (1999). Directory of Fruit and Vegetable Brokers, Packers, processors and Shippers in San Diego County. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA,
Lobo, R. E. (1999). Directory of Fruit and Vegetable Brokers, Packers, Processors, and Shippers in San Diego County. San Diego, CA, UCCE San Diego County Farm & Home Advisor's Office.
Lobo, R. E. (1999). Risk Management: Can Farmers do Without it? UCCE San Diego County Conslidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA,
Lobo, R.E. (1999). Risk Management: Can Farmers do Without it? UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter.
Lobo, R.E. and S.L. Parker (1999). San Diego County Agriculture: An Overview. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA,
Lobo, R.E. and S.L. Parker (1999). Summary of Permits, Regulations and Sources of Information. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA,
Lobo, R. E. and S. L. Parker (1999). Summary of Permits, Regulations, and Sources of Information. San Diego, CA, UCCE San Diego County Farm & Home Advisor's Office.
Lobo, R.E. (1998). Agricultural Tourism in San Diego County. PARTNERS.
Lobo, R. E. (1998). Benefits of Agricultural Tourism. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter.
Lobo, R.E. (1998). Benefits of Agricultural Tourism. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter.
Lobo, R.E. and G.S. Bender (1998). Directory of Fruit Packers and Shippers in San Diego County. San Diego, CA, UCCE San Diego County Farm & Home Advisorâ??s Office.
Lobo, R.E. and G.S. Bender (1998). Directory of Grove Management Service in San Diego County. San Diego, CA, UCCE San Diego County Farm & Home Advisorâ??s Office.
Lobo, R.E. (1998). UC Cooperative Extension Study Opens Doors for Agri- Tourism and Expanded Direct Marketing. San Diego County Farm Bureau News. 11: 9.
Lobo, R. E. (1998). UC Cooperative Extension Study Opens Doors for Agri-Tourism and Expanded Direct Marketings. San Diego County Farm Bureau News. 11
Lobo, R. E. (1998). UCCE San Diego County Agri-Tourism Study Under Way. San Diego County Farm Bureau News. 11
Lobo, R.E. (1998). UCCE San Diego County Agri-Tourism Study Under Way. San Diego County Farm Bureau News. 11: 9.
Lobo, R.E. (1998). Using Crop Rotations Makes $ense. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter.
Lobo, R. E. (1998). Using Crop Rotations Makes $ense. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter.
McArthur, K.A., T.R. McDiarmid, et al. (1997). An Analysis of Possible Vertical Integration for Washoe Tribe Livestock Operations. Reno, NV, Univ. of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Technical Report # UCED 96/97-05: 30.
Lobo, R. E. (1997). Noxious Weed Alert: Tall White Top is Here. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter.
Lobo, R.E. (1997). Noxious Weed Alert: Tall White Top is Here! UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter.

California Agriculture Article Contributions

Agritourism benefits agriculture in San Diego County

ANR Workgroup Associations

Small Farm - Chair
Agricultural Management and Economics - Member
Agriculture and Nature Tourism - Member
Agronomy Continuing Conference - Member
Animal Agriculture Coordinating Conference - Member
Biometrics and Computer Software - Member
Floriculture and Nursery - Member
Linking Research & Education in Agricultural & Environmental Biotechnology - Member
Ornamental Horticulture Ext Cont Confr (OHECC) - Member
Pomology Extension Coordinating Conference (PECC) - Member
Sub Tropical - Member
Vegetable Crop Coordinating Conference (VCCC) - Member

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