UCCE North Bay

When wildfire emergencies impact agricultural communities, farmers and ranchers often face difficult decisions. Livestock still need care. Irrigation systems need monitoring. Crops and equipment may be at risk.

To help agricultural operators prepare for these situations, UCCE Sonoma collaborated with local partners to develop an online Fire Safety Training course that supports California's Agricultural Access Verification Program (Ag Pass).

The self-paced course provides foundational fire safety knowledge and fulfills the training requirement for the Agricultural Access Verification Card, helping producers better understand emergency operations and wildfire safety protocols.

Now available online, the course can be completed on your schedule.

Registration is $25.

Learn more and register here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/FtprD

Now Available! UCCE Sonoma Develops Online Fire Safety Course for Ag Access (Ag Pass) Programs | From Soil to Science UC Cooperative Extension’s Northern Bay Area (Sonoma, Napa and Marin) Fire Science Program and the UC ANR Fire Network are pleased to announce an online Fire Safety Training course for the Ag Pass Program. This course was created to address a need expressed by agricultural stakeholders to support ...

🐄🫜🐟 "...Whereas, strengthening connections between the public, local agriculture, and applied research is vital to improving agricultural literacy amongst residents, policymakers, and visitors, and to fostering informed public understanding of food production, land stewardship, the realities of farming and ranching, and agriculture’s central role in the County’s economy, heritage, and future"

Read the full story here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3t4aj9yh

🌾 Sonoma County is investing in the future of agriculture.

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved a new action plan designed to strengthen local agriculture, support farmers and ranchers, protect working lands and help the industry adapt to economic and environmental challenges.

The plan was developed through a collaborative partnership among Sonoma County Ag + Open Space, the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures, Permit Sonoma and the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE North Bay).

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Sonoma County’s economy, culture and identity. This roadmap focuses on long-term sustainability, workforce development, climate resilience and expanding opportunities for local producers.

By working together with agricultural leaders, community partners and producers, Sonoma County is helping ensure that farming and ranching continue to thrive for generations to come.

Learn more: https://sonomacounty.gov/board-of-supervisors-approves-action-plan-to-strengthen-sonoma-county-agriculture