<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[California Agroforestry Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting agroforestry in California and beyond through coordinated research, education, and relationship building]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestry.org/resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:06:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Alexandre Family Farms Virtual Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the interactive window and click the forward arrows to explore the farm.]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/alexandre-family-farms-virtual-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a1f6aaafa7205711fa8a1</guid><category><![CDATA[Virtual Farm Tours]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:43:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25066d_c0c47090968f4ab19452777b260148fc~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sierra Orchards Virtual Farm Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use the interactive window and click the forward arrows to explore the farm.]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/sierra-richards-virtual-farm-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a1e73cd8d822ee179a51e</guid><category><![CDATA[Virtual Farm Tours]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:41:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25066d_93cb16169ab542e29edc109917b957f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRCS CalFlora eVeg Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRCS eVegGuide (electronic Vegetative Guide) is a tool for finding plants and seeds for NRCS land conservation practices. An eVegGuide report shows recommended plants, seeds, and planting recommendations to implement a particular practice at a chosen location. View NRCS CalFlora eVeg Guide: https://www.calflora.org/nrcs/ The eVegGuide is a sub-section of the California eFOTG (electronic Field Office Technical Guide). It contains the most recent information from the Lockeford Plant...]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/nrcs-calflora-eveg-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62bba9424f5a9980a666da</guid><category><![CDATA[Partner Resources]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:14:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3595f_23625249e7ba47589204b6e16b06236f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRCS California Field Office Technical Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technical guides are the primary scientific references for NRCS. They contain technical information about the conservation of soil, water, air, and related plant and animal resources. View California Office Technical Guide: https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/#/state/CA/documents About the FOTG Technical guides used in each field office are localized so that they apply specifically to the geographic area for which they are prepared. These documents are referred to as Field Office Technical Guides...]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/nrcs-california-field-office-technical-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6273f859dc3f2805c37b6e</guid><category><![CDATA[Partner Resources]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:05:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3595f_9c7b7de22c28471a940395f16b0edf3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay Laurel: A California Native Chocolate Alternative]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this nutshell talk, Rosetta Wang spoke about native plants for agroforestry and value-added products made from California native perennials. Rosetta is the founder of Laurelate, a California-based chocolate alternative company that provides a native, vegan, and local alternative to cacao by using California Bay Laurel nuts. Their chocolate alternative is crafted from responsibly harvested bay laurel nuts, supporting regenerative agroforestry and reducing fire risk while honoring indigenous fo]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/bay-laurel-a-california-native-chocolate-alternative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626c3e59dc3f2805c3685f</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/G1CP7NG_qv0?si=ZgI0XhnWfPpPUfKB" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedgerows at Sierra Orchards]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this video we visit Sierra Orchards in Winters, California, to learn about how they're using hedgerows around their walnut orchards to enhance biodiversity and improve integrated pest management. ]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/hedgerows-at-sierra-orchards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62783b21af5c246d026404</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/k_p5snstIQU?si=kYUQmdAS8qPQRXfY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grazing in Orchards and Vineyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this nutshell talk, Amélie Gaudin of UC Davis presents her research on the use of grazing in perennial cropping systems, including orchards and vineyards. Grazing in perennial cropping systems is a form of silvopasture - an agroforestry practice that integrates trees, forage, and livestock. In her presentation, Amélie discusses how grazing can be used for biomass and weed control,, wildfire suppression, pest suppression, income diversification, improved soil health, increased biodiversity, an]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/grazing-in-orchards-and-vineyards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626c77424f5a9980a5ac50</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/l7Lxr-BkYGM?si=wiL4Nwtq2Gn4BtKF" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agroforestry Insights from the Census of Ag and National Agroforestry Producers Survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this month’s nutshell talk, we hear from Matt Smith - the Research Program Lead at the USDA National Agroforestry Center - and Sam Feibel -  Technical Assistance and Science Delivery Fellow at the USDA National Agroforestry Center. Matt and Smith discuss their work analyzing agroforestry trends and data from the Census of Agricultura and the National Agroforestry Producers Survey - the first national survey of agroforestry producers in specific. This survey includes data from almost 6,000 agr]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/agroforestry-insights-from-the-census-of-ag-and-national-agroforestry-producers-survey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626d12ace6596cfe41e76a</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/9sNpoZ-Icgg?si=GBXUXE-ivnAJAdzm" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep Silvopasture at Sierra Orchards]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this video we visit Sierra Orchards in Winters, California, to learn about how they're integrating sheep into their walnut orchard to promote biodiversity, ecological balance, and long-term farm resilience. Sierra Orchards’ silvopasture operation addresses a critical challenge in organic orchard management: biomass control during harvest season. The McNamera Family grows diverse cover crops year-round to maintain living roots in the soil and support beneficial soil organisms, but this...]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/sheep-silvopasture-at-sierra-orchards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6277b4532301fe59f5e673</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Wr_BHHMLLoY?si=ovlQIBJyHxiYP-0h" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diversified Fruit Orchards at Free Spirit Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this video we visit Free Spirit Farm in Winters, California, to learn about the ins and outs of their diversified fruit orchard. Farmer Toby Hastings discusses how crop diversity can strengthen farm resilience and ecological function. ]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/diversified-fruit-orchards-at-free-spirit-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a627901b252e37e4d361100</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/TPJ5QznkEjY?si=UuX90O7HbwA06c64" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silvopasture for Fuels Reduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this nutshell talk, Mark Batcheler of the USDA National Agroforestry Center presents his research on how silvopasture can be used to reduce wildfire fuels on the West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/silvopasture-for-fuels-reduction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626bb8532301fe59f5c9de</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/0MXMaqFUVxY?si=mAtm1kY5FrvtpHEC" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agroforestry for Climate Change Adaptation in San Diego]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this "nutshell talk," Amy Quandt and Judy Bross of San Diego State University discuss their research about how extreme weather in San Diego County is impacting farmers and ranchers, and how practitioners are using adaptation strategies like agroforestry to address it.]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/agroforestry-for-climate-change-adaptation-in-san-diego</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626f12424f5a9980a5b291</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/UX87aNZMxMg?si=l87wxGoo-m4yPxMA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edge Perma: New Technology for Case Studies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Tuttle and Mary Marshall are the co-founders of Edge Perma, a permaculture design and education firm that specializes in creating in-depth, comprehensive case studies that show people how to implement various regenerative agriculture practices. In this presentation, Andrew and Mary discuss the innovative ways that they are showcasing agroforestry operations through virtual, 3D case studies.]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/edge-perma-new-technology-for-case-studies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626b39b252e37e4d35efa2</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/KlhkjUUprh8?si=NsK4vvD32h-Z0fNP" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Processing and Marketing Niche Crops: The Mighty Oak and the Humble Acorn]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this nutshell talk, Brandon presented his research on agroforestry systems suited to California’s diverse ecoregions - including oak savannas, mixed coniferous forests, mixed evergreen forests, Mediterranean chaparral, and desert scrub - and the many crops that can be sustainably harvested from these systems. He discussed the ecological and cultural importance of native oaks, shared practical methods for harvesting and processing acorns into flour and food products, and highlighted other nich]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/nutshell-talk-processing-and-marketing-niche-crops-the-mighty-oak-and-the-humble-acorn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626965424f5a9980a5a4a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/VtxSIy9cY08?si=o4CVebFAnzQ_4hE_" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riparian Forest Buffers at Alexandre Family Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this video we visit Alexandre Family Farm in Crescent City, California, to learn about how they're using riparian forest buffers along their waterways to enhance their dairy operation and provide habitat for wildlife. ]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/riparian-forest-buffers-at-alexandre-family-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a627974532301fe59f5eb79</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/0ubs-41N8Rg?si=NxNhebyOUina0cVW" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network (ARKx)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this nutshell talk, John Munsell and Patrick Bowers introduce the Agroforestry Regional Knowledge Exchange Network (ARKx) - a national peer-to-peer learning network that supports and connects regional working groups like the California Agroforestry Network. ARKx educates about agroforestry in action across the country by showcasing case studies, news profiles, demonstration sites, and events. Their “Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program” helps reduce risk for early adoption agroforestry pract]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/the-agroforestry-regional-knowledge-exchange-network-arkx</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626e1c59dc3f2805c36d2e</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/YMCEhLNxc8A?si=-FPHTMmzM81t48B-" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The California Farm Demonstration Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this nutshell talk, Sonja Brodt of the Sustainable Agriculture Research &#38; Education Program (UC SAREP) introduces the California Farm Demonstration Network - a public-facing map listing demonstration farms in California. The California Farm Demonstration Network was started in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), UC ANR, UC Davis, USDA NRCS, The California Association of RCDs, and the California Farm Bureau Federation.]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/the-california-farm-demonstration-network</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626e70b252e37e4d35f79f</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/u4rQ29WOaiA?si=0wx4ADy5NftgNfFi" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunities and Gaps for Agroforestry on the West Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this webinar, hosted by the California Agroforestry Network and San Diego State University, Dr. Amy Quandt discussed opportunities and challenges for advancing agroforestry across the West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/opportunities-and-gaps-for-agroforestry-on-the-west-coast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62726bace6596cfe41f4b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Webinars]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/MJKmvCd2X30?si=ZIHuY3p9ZYUogStN" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Watershed Restoration Program at White Buffalo Land Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this nutshell talk, Jesse Smith discusses the Watershed Restoration Program at the White Buffalo Land Trust - a nonprofit land trust in Santa Barbara County, California. Jesse is the Director of Land Stewardship at White Buffalo Land Trust, where part of his work includes guiding the development of the Jalama Canyon Ranch, a 1,000-acre ranch that the Land Trust is stewarding and restoring. ]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/nutshell-talk-the-watershed-restoration-program-at-white-buffalo-land-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6265c5424f5a9980a59be3</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/4-dfhdVp4g8?si=Rb2XULNeHHEpHNrQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbalism 101 and Diversifying with Medicinal Plants in California]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this nutshell talk, Alaina Ring provides a high-level overview of herbalism basics, including information on how to harvest, dry, process, and market herbs in California. She highlights key species and their medicinal applications, discusses value-added processing best practices, and provides an overview of the regulatory landscape for herbal products in the U.S. 

Alaina is a research fellow with the USDA National Agroforestry Center where she addresses plant production challenges that limit]]></description><link>https://www.calagroforestrynetwork.com/post/herbalism-101-and-diversifying-with-medicinal-plants-in-california</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a626cdd532301fe59f5ccb6</guid><category><![CDATA[Nutshell Talks]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/2KqvsW_XzgA?si=Au_F7KgiRnCjEGIv" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>The California Agroforestry Network</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>