November 1995
Guide to Spanish-Language Sustainable Ag Pubs
A collection of English abstracts of Spanish-language sustainable agriculture documents for farmworkers, entry-level farmers and farm advisors or consultants who work with them is available from the UC Davis-based UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP). Most of the 74 publications were chosen so that individuals with primary or secondary education can read them, says Gail Feenstra, SAREP food systems analyst and nutritionist who coordinated the project with editor Beatriz Cabezón. Farm advisors and others who work with Spanish-speaking farmers and farmworkers will be able to use these resources to do outreach and educational programs about sustainable farming practices with their clientele, Feenstra says. The abstracts cover a wide range of topics, from the principles of sustainability to practical information about soil and water management, agricultural machinery, field safety, and learning English as a second language. SAREP has established libraries for the original Spanish documents at five strategic sites in California including the Small Farm Center at UCD, the farm advisors' offices in San Diego and Fresno, at UC Santa Barbara, and at the Rural Development Center in Salinas. A Spanish version of the abstracts is available on request.
Media Contacts:
Lyra Halprin, (530) 752-8664, lhalprin@ucdavis.edu
