AGROpreneurship Blog

USDA-FSA micro-loan program in California

New and beginning farmers and ranchers in California now have an agricultural MicroLoan credit option to consider. As of Jan. 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will offer its customers a MicroLoan designed to help...

Local Natural Foods Market Showcases Products Grown on Their Family’s Micro-Farm

On less than three acres, Susan Bryer and Ernie Shelton grow a significant portion of the produce for Shelton’s Natural Foods Market in Healdsburg. Bryer, a graduate of the Sonoma County Beginning Farmer & Rancher Training program, had prior...

Free Workshop - The Mind of a Horse

For those interested in using horses on your farm or ranch, or just more understanding of how to work with horses, this is a great opportunity! New Family Farm (who use draft horses on their farm) is hosting a 3 day workshop by Doc...

UC Small Farm Center has an incredible array of resources for small farmers and ranchers!

Adding Value Value-added agriculture usually refers to food processing by a farmer or rancher. Farmers and ranchers who also process their fruits, vegetables, or animal products can create an additional marketing and revenue stream for their business....

Sonoma County Agropreneurs make an appearance in Edible Marin & Wine Country publication!

Here is the first of three articles to appear in the Edible Marin & Wine Country magazine on the activities of our 25 agriculturalists studying farming, ranching & business planning. The second one will be in Fall issue and the third in...

Opportunity to work on a local farm!

Message from Ana Stayton of Golden Nectar FarmOpportunities at Golden Nectar Farm/Micro-CommunityCome join a handcrafted, organic farm and, warm, intentional micro-community. We reside on 2.5 acres just outside of Windsor in Sonoma County,...

selling direct to grocery stores & restaurants

An increasing number of farmers and ranchers are selling their products to nearby restaurants and grocery stores. Those businesses want to satisfy their customer's demand for meals made from products grown close to home. Producers may have a greater...

2012 Eco-Farm Conference Audios of workshops

EcoFarm Audio Take your pick from the EcoFarm 2012 Conference workshops!  Don’t miss the free plenary recordings available under EcoFarm Conference under Programs.  You can access a wide variety of workshops for $1.99 or less...