General
Central Valley Farmland at the Tipping Point?
The American Farmland Trust has issued this valuable report on the rapid loss of prime farmland in California's Central Valley. It is a useful resource for anyone considering the problem of loss of ag land in California.Farm Land Information Center
The FIC is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust. Great resource for US State by State information on ag land preservation methods and laws.Farmland Protection Action Guide
This helpful action guide is from the Institute for Local Government, an organization supporting municipal governments.Smart Growth America
Great resources on the link between smart growth and the protection of open space and ag land. Check out their free resource CD "Smart Growth Shareware."
San Mateo
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Pescadero based farm, a founding member of the San Mateo FSA.
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East Palo Alto based program to engage youth and communities in food system change.
Health Environment Agriculture Learning Project
Innovating garden-based education program in Half Moon Bay.
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Farm, youth ag education program, and urban pie shop!