Webinar Summary

In California, small-scale farmers vary depending on location, crops grown, natural resource use and more. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is focused on long-term groundwater sustainability and restoration of depleted groundwater aquifers. This webinar is seeking to highlight technical assistance and resources available to support farmers navigating changes posed by SGMA implementation.

Webinar Objectives

• Introduce the Department of Water Resources technical assistance program for small-scale farms.
• Inform small farmers of technical assistance services available.
• Inform technical assistance providers of the technical services available to small-scale farmers across the state.
• Provide resources and tools available to small-scale farmers in groundwater regulated subbasins.

Webinar Agenda

• Welcome & Introduction
  • Housekeeping, polls
• Department of Water Resources Technical Assistance Program
  • Overview of Small Farm Technical Assistance
• Overview of Small Farms
  • Characteristics of small farms
• Resources and Tools
  • Opportunities and resources to engage in SGMA implementation
  • Case Studies
• Questions and Answers

Webinar Registration Link

For questions, please contact Ngodoo Atume, UC SAREP SGMA Small Farms Technical Assistance Coordinator at natume@ucanr.edu