Persistent drought in California and changing water use regulations present a challenge to almond orchards throughout the state of California. The need to use reduced water and try new methods to conserve water can feel overwhelming. Perennial cover crops offer a solution to these challenges by improving water infiltration and holding capacity in the soil. Join the Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative on December 5th to learn about the benefits of perennial cover crops for water conservation. Kelsey Fenn, UC Davis PhD Student will share how perennial cover crops can benefit soil water. Learn more about how Oakville bluegrass, a novel perennial cover crop with reverse season dormancy, can help your orchard conserve water. A short presentation will be followed by a Q&A. https://lnkd.in/gWBK96yb
Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative
农业
Oakville，California 136 位关注者
Growers helping growers build healthy farm ecosystems and balance sheets
关于我们
The Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative helps growers work together to increase the natural capital of their land while also increasing their profits. Growers want to be good stewards of their land, but today it is often too costly and risky to adopt new practices that build healthy farm ecosystems. We equip growers with tools and techniques proven to reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, conserve water, reduce chemical inputs, and increase diversity below and above the ground. We use rigorous methods to quantify the financial and environmental impacts of new practices, and seek outside resources to make new practices profitable for our members. To start delivering on this mission, we have secured exclusive access for members to a novel perennial cover crop (Oakville bluegrass) that lies dormant during the summer. We have also partnered to develop an information service that tracks cost savings and soil carbon gains where the cover crop is installed. The long-term environmental benefits of no-till cover-cropping include soil retention, better soil health, greater water holding capacity, and less nutrient leaching. Financial payback can be achieved in one or two seasons, with returns of 10X-50X over the life of an orchard or vineyard.
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https://obc.ag/
Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 农业
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Oakville，California
- 类型
- 合营企业
- 创立
- 2023
- 领域
- regenerative agriculture、cover crop、carbon removal和no-till farming
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US，California，Oakville，94562
Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative员工
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As a vineyard manager in California, is the future of water on your mind? Join us THIS Thursday November 21st, for a session on how perennial cover crops can improve your soil's water and aid in water conservation over the long term. We'll also be joined by Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency for an update on how the region is adapting to SGMA. We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/gHWWWwx2 #covercrops #vineyards #waterconservation
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Persistent drought in California and changing water use regulations present a challenge to vineyard managers throughout the state of California. The need to use reduced water and try new methods to conserve water can feel overwhelming. Perennial cover crops offer a solution to these challenges by improving water infiltration and holding capacity in the soil. Join the Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative on November 21 to learn about the benefits of perennial cover crops for water conservation. Kelsey Fenn, UC Davis PhD Student will share how perennial cover crops can benefit soil water. Learn more about how Oakville bluegrass, a novel perennial cover crop with reverse season dormancy, can help your vineyard conserve water. We will also be joined by a representative from the Sonoma Groundwater Sustainability Agency to share about efforts in the region to adapt to SGMA regulations and the twenty year groundwater sustainability plan. A short presentation will be followed by a Q&A. https://lnkd.in/gHWWWwx2
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Come see us at the Tree and Vine Expo! Stop by our booth to say hello and make sure to catch board member Nav Athwal on a panel about cover crops at 12:30 PM.
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Come earn some CEUs by attending this seminar about boosting soil health & lowering input costs with cover crops at the Tree & Vine Expo on Nov. 12th. Pre-register to attend FREE at https://agexpo.biz/. #treevineexpo Almond Board of California
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The OBC team enjoyed welcoming our NPO from the USDA, Matthew Denton, to California last week to see Oakville bluegrass in action! We were able to show Matthew some newly planted fields, some existing fields that are still dormant, our soil sampling methodology, and more. It's been an honor to partner with the USDA Partnerships for Climate-smart Commodities Program and help growers in our region mitigate the cost of first time Oakville bluegrass installation. Now is a great time to plant a cover crop if you haven't yet already! Oakville bluegrass can help you save money as compared to an annual cover crop in vineyards or a bare floor practice in almond orchards. Cover crops also improve water infiltration and soil holding capacity, build soil organic carbon, and boost soil health. Let's talk about what it could mean for your farm! https://lnkd.in/g-VcFzbB
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Installations of permanent reverse-season cover crop, Oakville bluegrass, have started for the season! Our team is busy finalizing plans with our members and participants in the USDA Partnerships for Climate-smart Commodities grant to plant many more acres! This is good news! It means that, depending on their current practices, producers will save money over time. It also means that the ground will be covered in living roots boosting soil health and improving water infiltration. Now is the perfect time to plant! We still have incentive dollars available for the year and a team excited to help you make this exciting choice for your vineyard or orchard. Reach out today! https://lnkd.in/g-VcFzbB
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Join us in January at the 4th Annual Regenerative Tree Nut Field Day!
***SAVE THE DATE*** Join us for our 4th Annual Regenerative Tree Nut Field Day ?? to gather with a diverse group of changemakers working toward a healthy and truly regenerative food system. ?? ?? This event brings together farmers, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, healthcare managers, funders, activists, educators, students and other stakeholders. Attendees will tour the orchards, gain insight through farmer-to-farmer panels, learn from regenerative consultants & more. Day 2 will feature an exclusive full-day workshop with renowned expert in regenerative farming John Kempf. ??? Apply to sponsor, make a donation or purchase tickets at https://lnkd.in/gW9jcVwn. ?? Burroughs Family Orchards 22323 E Monte Vista Ave Snelling, CA ??? January 21 - 22, 2025 Thank you to our current sponsors Paicines Ranch, NSI Group, LLC, Yosemite Farm Credit, ACA, August York (Intuit Ag Consulting), New Barn Organics, American Farmland Trust, CALIFORNIA AG SOLUTIONS, INC., Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative, Garton Tractor, Inc., Point Blue Conservation Science, Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc. and Understanding Ag, LLC - Experts in Regenerative Ag. #burroughsfamilyfarms #regenerativefarming #regenerativeorganic #regenerativeagriculture #soilhealth #regenerative #regenified #farmliketheworlddependsonit
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Mark your calendars and plan to join us at the ultimate post-harvest gathering for grape, nut, and tree fruit growers! This year's Tree and Vine Expo will take place on November 12 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. It's free to attend, but pre-registration is recommended for a faster experience. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you at the 12:30 panel, "Boosting Soil Health and Lowering Inputs with Cover Crops" with OBC member Nav Athwal. See you in November! https://lnkd.in/eAX5AEtJ
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