In the Sacramento Valley, there are significant efforts to integrate working farmland with other types of habitat for fish and wildlife. As part of this effort, we are inspired by the emerging work of Heritage Growers, a native seed and plant venture launched by River Partners. Heritage Growers is addressing the critical shortage of native … Continue reading “Heritage Growers And The Revival Of California’s Native Habitats”

The Pacific Flyway is one of four major North American migration routes for birds, especially waterfowl, and extends from Alaska and Canada, through California, to Mexico and South America. The Sacramento Valley plays a significant role within the Flyway, providing crucial habitat for these traveling birds. This unique region is not only a haven for waterfowl … Continue reading “Spotlight On The Pacific Flyway In The Sacramento Valley”

Guest Written By Garett Ballard-Rosa Senior Planner, Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)  The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is proud to announce the launch of the Coordinated Rural Opportunities Plan (CROP), a regional strategy aimed at strengthening rural economies and preserving the natural assets (such as water) vital to the six-county Sacramento region. CROP represents … Continue reading “CROP Strategy Set to Pave the Way for a Stronger, More Resilient Food System”

By Dan Keppen, Family Farm Alliance Executive Director  Never in my wildest dreams as a much younger man would I have thought that I would someday spend so much of my professional time defending the production of alfalfa. I remember my senior year in high school, in northern California’s Lassen County, where many of my … Continue reading “Guest Commentary: Confessions Of A Known “Alfalfaphile””