Fall 1993 (v5n5)
	Resources Dairy Book The DAIRY DEBATE: Consequences of Bovine Growth Hormone and Rotational Grazing Technologies. UC SAREP, 1993. 372 pages. Edited and co-authored by William C. Liebhardt, UC SAREP director and nine other authors. Compares the effects of bovine growth hormone and rotational grazing on the dairy industry and society (see story p.4). To order, send $31.50 (includes postage, handling and sales taxes) to ANR Publications, University of California, 6701 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94608-1239; tel: (510) 642-2431; FAX: (510) 642-5470. Checks are payable to UC Regents; MasterCard and VISA may be used for FAX orders. Publication SA-001. Weed Video Cultural Weed Control in Vegetable Crops, 1993 (V93-E), produced by Tom Lanini, UC Davis Botany Extension, funded by UC SAREP The 18 minute video describing sustainable weed management is narrated by Robert Bugg, UC SAREP cover crops and restoration analyst. It examines California organic growers' row crops weed control practices from bed preparation prior to planting through the growing seasons. The videotape's technical narration explains why and how these practices work. Although it is aimed at growers interested in reducing herbicide use, the video is suitable for a general audience. The video includes two versions of the same information: The first is a straight-forward presentation, while the second is narrated in a light-hearted "down-home" style. It may be ordered in VHS format for $40 (includes postage, handling and sales taxes). Checks should be made payable to UC Regents. Checks, VISA or MasterCard payment should be sent to UC Visual Media, University of California, Davis, CA 95616-8748; FAX: (916) 757-8991. The video may be rented for $7 in California and $10 out of state. For other tape formats call (916) 757-8980. Compost Video How to Make Compost: An Instructional Video, 1993, 15 minutes, produced by the UC Santa Cruz Agroecology Program's Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture staff. Learn the magic formula for making grass clippings, fallen leaves, straw and other organic materials into a fertile soil additive with this instructional video. Tips are provided on the best way to construct a backyard compost pile, how to choose the correct proportion of "brown" (carbon-rich) to "green" (nitrogen-rich) organic material, and how to add enough air and water to begin the composting process. The cost is $15 (includes tax and postage); checks should be made to UC Regents. Orders include a 10-page brochure on composting. Send orders to Agroecology Program (attn: Compost Video), University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; tel: (408) 459-4140. Vineyard Booklets Cover Crops: A Practical Tool for Vineyard Management, and Vineyard Pest Management: Alternatives for the Future, are available from the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV). The cover crops booklet was prepared for a seminar at the 44th ASEV annual meeting. It addresses beneficial insects, in-row weed management, water, wine quality and cover crops, and managing cover crops. It is available for $25 parcel post or $30 air mail. The pest management booklet was compiled for the May 1992 ASEV workshops. It provides a general overview of pest management, integrated pest management, and organic farming and is available for $15 parcel post or $20 airmail. Checks are payable to ASEV must accompany order and must be in U.S. dollars, international postal money order or cashiers check. No credit card payments or FAX orders are accepted. Free Farmworker Nutrition Guide Farm worker Nutrition Education Resource Guide, prepared by the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs, is available free of charge from the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs, 1925 North Lynn St., Suite 701, Arlington, VA 22209; tel: (703) 528-4141. The resource guide lists hundreds of pamphlets, booklets and videos for farm workers, but is also appropriate for general nutrition education. Topics include diabetes, breast feeding, cancer, alcohol, and food preparation and storage. Organic Wholesale Directory National Directory of organic Wholesalers, 1994 edition, produced by the Community Alliance of with Family Farmers, is in production. Farmers and other wholesalers of organic commodities may be included by calling (800) 852-3832. A limited number of the 1993 directory are available at the reduced price of $29.95 plus $4 shipping and handling (California residents add $2.17 sales tax). The directories include farmers of organic commodities nationwide, U.S. and international food wholesalers, farm suppliers, updated federal and state organic laws, support businesses serving the organic industry, certification groups, cross-referenced Organic commodities of who buys and sells. Contact: Community Alliance with Family Farmers, P.O. Box 464, Davis, CA 95617; tel: (800) 852-3832, (916) 756-518; FAX: (916) 756-7857. Credit card orders accepted. [ Back | Search | Feedback ]