North Coast CAFF Chapter Event Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Tickets Still Available!

North Coast Chapter Community Alliance with Family Farmers presents:

Adapting to Climate Change on North Coast Vineyards and Farms: Building Resilience and Increasing Crop Diversity

A field day at Front Porch Farm, Healdsburg. 

Tuesday, June 26, 2012,  9:00 am - 4:30 pm

·       What are likely future conditions that will affect crop growing in the North Coast and how can growers adapt?

·       How can diversifying the farm landscape function as an adaptive strategy?

Climate Models of Future Conditions That Will Affect Crop Growing in the North Coast:

·       Lisa Micheli, PhD. North Bay Climate Adaptation Initiative (NBCAI) & Pepperwood Foundation

·       Alan Flint, PhD, USGC, both with North Bay Climate Adaptation Initiative

Strategies for Adaptation: 

Agroecology and climate resilience in the vineyard.

• Miguel Altieri, PhD. UC Berkeley

Moving towards a true, dry Mediterranean climate - adaptive viticulture, crop diversity, and water conservation methods.

• Glenn McGourty, UC Cooperative Extension, Lake & Mendocino Counties

Soil building for resilience: an overview of new (and old) technologies.

• Rex Dufour, National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT/ATTRA)

State and federal legislative efforts to support agricultural adaptation to climate change, including status of “cap and trade.”

• Renata Brillinger, CalCAN

Grower Panel: 

Crop diversity as an adaptive strategy. Diversifying the farm landscape.  

• Preston Vineyards, Bernier Farms, Hopkins River Ranch, and Front Porch Farm

Tour: 

Tour of diverse crops and livestock at Front Porch Farm.

Cost is $40 and includes lunch and wine reception. Register at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/239584 or bring a check. For more information, contact keith@quetzalfarm.com.