Fall, 1992 (v5n1)
	Resources Organic Production Laws What the Farmer Needs to Know: A Summary of California & Federal Organic Production Laws, (Second Edition) 1992. 31 pages. By Suzanne Vaupel, available from the Committee for Sustainable Agriculture, P.O. Box 1300, Colfax, CA 95713, (916) 346-2777. $5.95 plus $1.75 postage & handling. A guide to understanding new laws that affect farmers and producers of organic foods in California and the United States: the California Organic Foods Act of 1990, and the national Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. Includes information from texts of the California and federal organic production laws, conversations with administrators of the organic programs, and documents issued by the administering agencies. Community Gardening, Greening Directory East Bay Community Gardening and Greening Coalition Resource Directory, a product of the East Bay Community Gardening and Greening Conference of May 14,1992. 15 pages, available for $7 from the organizers at 1417 Josephine St., Berkeley, CA 94703, (510) 524-3863 (checks payable to East Bay Community Gardening & Greening Coalition). The directory is intended to encourage communication among Bay Area organizations, groups and agencies involved in community gardening and greening projects. Lists resource centers, foundations, job training groups, farmers' markets associations, homeless gardens, native plants organizations, park and recreation departments, school gardening projects, sustainable agriculture advocacy organizations and other resources. Video Alive and Well: A Guide to Sustainable Soil Fertility. 35 minutes, 1992. Funded by UC SAREP produced by Mendocino County farm advisor Glenn McGourty in association with production coordinator Jan McGourty, and Oleg Harencar. It features five different farming operations in which sustainable practices have been successfully implemented, including the Fetzer family of Fetzer Vineyards of Mendocino County; Michael Maltas, manager of a specialty market garden associated with the Fetzer operation in Hopland; Mac Magruder, a Potter Valley cattle rancher; Tim and Karen Bates, owners of the Apple Farm, an Anderson Valley apple orchard; and Ed and Wynette Sills, owner/ operators of Pleasant Grove Farms, a diversified farm in Pleasant Grove, Sutter County. Available for $40 (includes tax and postage) from Visual Media, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Make checks payable to UC Regents and include name, address, and daytime telephone number. The video may also be rented for $5 from Visual Media, (916) 752-8980. For information about quantity order discounts, contact Jill Auburn, SAREP, (916) 757-3278. Audio Cassettes Two audio cassettes on innovative farming practices are now available from the Department of Applied Behavioral Sciences at UC Davis for $5 each. They may be ordered by contacting UC Davis Visual Media, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, (916) 752-8980. Make checks payable to UC Regents and include name, address and daytime telephone number. Perspectives on Solarization is a 20-minute program on soil solarization, a non-chemical method for controlling pests and diseases and growing better crops. It features interviews with two UC farm advisors, a UC researcher, a retailer of plastics (the primary product used in solarization), and a grower who uses solarization. Habitat: For Diversity and Pest Control is a 25-minute program featuring interviews with two California growers using habitat to attract a wide range of beneficial animals and insects, thereby increasing on-farm diversity and helping control pests. Recommendations for experimenting with habitat are provided by a UC Extension entomologist. Beneficial Organisms Suppliers Suppliers of Beneficial Organisms in North America, 1992 Edition. The California Environmental Protection Agency's Department of Pesticide Regulation has published a 31-page booklet that lists 95 commercial suppliers of more than 126 different organisms used for biological control of pests. Prepared by C.D. Hunter, the booklet is indexed to help match suppliers with the specific natural enemies they sell. It also includes an index of beneficial organisms, with scientific names and target pests. Microbials are not listed. Free, single copies of the booklet are available from Department of Pesticide Regulation, Environmental Monitoring and Pest Management Branch, Attn: Beneficial Organisms Booklet, 1220 "N" Street, P.O. Box 942871, Sacramento, CA 94271-0001. To order by telephone, call (916) 654-1141. Weed Management Publication Controlling Weeds with Fewer Chemicals, by Craig Cramer et al. (Eds.), Rodale Institute, 1991. A book of practical advice on mechanical, biological and cultural weed control techniques. It features farmer-to-farmer experience with results from recent research trials. Aimed at all farmers, including those who farm row crops, small grains, pastures, fruits and vegetables. Orders Prepay orders with checks payable to "New Farm" for $19.95, and send to Rodale Institute, 222 Main St., Emmaus, PA 18098.   [ Back | Search | Feedback ]