Bridging Agriculture and Conservation
Bridging Agriculture and Conservation
Bridging Agriculture and Conservation
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<strong>Bridging</strong> Ag <strong>and</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong>Our Vision<strong>Bridging</strong> the <strong>Agriculture</strong> (Sustainable,incl. environmental, social justice) <strong>and</strong>the World of <strong>Conservation</strong> / RestorationDescriptive Highlights• Farms / <strong>Conservation</strong> areas intop notch health• Farmers / Farmworkers in topnotch healthKey Benefits• L<strong>and</strong> conservation• Water quality• Biodiversity• Local food• Support estate planning <strong>and</strong> conservationFirst Steps• Preserve Farml<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong> Areas• Provide farmers to truly become sustainable• Outreach that is truly effective --> a clearinghouse of information made available masterwebsite• More programs like ALBA/RCDAvailable Resources• L<strong>and</strong> trusts, Open Space Alliance, Ecological Farming Association, Ag Water Quality Alliance(www.awqa.org), Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Farm Bureau, Wild Farm Alliance,RCD, NRCS, Water Quality AllianceOther Things We Need• Other institutions to be involved (churches possibly?)• Training videos in sustainable farming/conservation in English <strong>and</strong> SpanishWho’s Taking the Next Step?• Covener:o Chris Goodson, Ag Water Quality AliancePhone: 831-227-5404Email: goodsonwq@yahoo.com• Participants:o Josh Fodor
oooKate StaffordReggie KnoxRoxanne Evans
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