Three farmers tell stories about how they partner with pollinators, pest-eating organisms and native plants to become more self-sufficient, conserve nature, and produce amazing food. Along the Central Coast, a farmer restores habitat that supports beneficial insects and rare plants while reducing erosion. In the Sacramento Valley, a rice farmer meets nature halfway, flooding fields for birds and salmon, and supporting monarchs on field edges. A Sonoma vineyard promotes long-term sustainability with farming practices that incorporate native habitat, believing that wine flavors are enhanced when the grapes are grown in an environment that retains an essence of its natural.
Track and Session Info
Track:
Seasoned Farmers & Ranchers
Session:
A | 8:30 am
Date and Location
Date:
Wed, Oct 12, 2016
Location:
Nautilus
Day:
Thursday
Presenter(s):
John Brennan
Title:
John Brennan
Presenter Affiliation:
Robbins Rice Company
Phil Coturri
Title:
Phil Coturri
Presenter Affiliation:
Enterprise Vineyards
Steve Pedersen
Title:
Steve Pedersen
Presenter Affiliation:
High Ground Organics
