Agriculture Resources
Agricultural economic development, land use, marketing, and tourism information helpful in Lake County, and beyond.

4-H Youth Development
Julie Frazell, 4-H Youth Development Program Representative, can be reached at (707) 263-6838 or email Julie . 4-H is more than a club - 4-H is young people getting ready for the future. In 4-H, you will work with other people in a 4-H club, in your school,or with another organization. 4-H'ers can also go to camps, show their work at fairs, travel, host youth from other countries, attend meetings and events with other young people, and much, much more!

Youth Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP)
The University of California, Davis Youth FSNEP Program provides free nutrition education and school gardening curriculum to classroom teachers and enrichment program leaders, along with training and support. The primary goal of Youth FSNEP is to address the Nutrition Education needs of youth (Preschool through High School) specifically to increase awareness of fruits, vegetables and other high fiber low fat foods. The program is also designed to increases awareness of food safety practices for children and encourages daily physical activity. Kathy De Martini, Program Representative, can be reached at (707) 263-6838 or email Kathy.

Forestry
Greg Giusti, Forest & Wildlands Ecology Advisor for Mendocino and Lake Counties can be reached at (707) 463-4495 or e-mail Greg . Forestry addresses complex management concerns with an inclusive approach for landowner input and direction. Assists decision makers in developing progressive programs aimed at the conservation of natural resources. Additional information is available at: http://cemendocino.ucdavis.edu/Forestry/.

Integrated Pest Management
Lucia Varela, Area IPM Advisor-North Coast, can be reached at (707) 565-2621, or e-mail Lucia . Research and links for Integrated Pest Management of apples, pears and winegrapes. Additional information is available at: http://cesonoma.ucdavis.edu/IPM/.

Livestock and Range Management
John Harper, Livestock and Range Management Advisor for Mendocino and Lake Counties can be reached at (707) 463-4495 or e-mail John . The Livestock and Range Management program encompasses water quality issues, natural resource management, and livestock production. Additional information is available here.

Master Gardener
Rachel Elkins, Pomology Farm Advisor for Lake and Mendocino Counties, and Lake County Master Gardener Advisor can be reached by calling (707) 263-6838 or e-mail Rachel . Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who provide advice and support for local non-commercial gardeners. Questions for Master Gardeners may be directed to celake@ucdavis.edu or call (707) 263-6838.

Fruits & Nuts
Rachel Elkins, Pomology Farm Advisor for Lake and Mendocino Counties, and Lake County Master Gardener Advisor can be reached by calling (707) 263-6838 or e-mail Rachel . Major crop responsibilities include European pears, walnuts, olives, apples, and all other tree fruit and nut crops, except wine grapes. Pomology focuses on all aspects of efficiently producing annual fruit and nut crops, including horticulture, pest management, and environmental protection.

Viticulture & Enology
Glenn McGourty, Viticulture & Plant Science Advisor for Mendocino and Lake Counties can be reached by calling (707) 463-4495 or e-mail Glenn .