East Merced RCD

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In this newsletter: News, upcoming June meetings and events, farmer spotlight: Nakashima Farms.

News

On May 19th, we had our first in-person meeting of the year! We joined forces with NRCS, East Stanislaus RCD, and discussed funding opportunities for farmers and how NRCS and RCDs can be of assistance. Almost 20 people joined us and it was a great turnout! Thank you everyone for connecting and finding interest in conservation!

June Events and Meetings

Demonstration trials are kicking up this season

  • Madera has a cover crop trial on June 3rd, 4-6 pm, at Madera Community College. PDF Link
  • California Alliance of Family Farmers has a virtual info demonstration event on June 17th. Register here: Link

 

Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)

Our partners at East Stanislaus RCD were awarded a Conservation Innovation Grant from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to support on-the-ground conservation activities while evaluating their impacts. Incentive payments are provided to producers to offset the risk of implementing these innovative and sustainable approaches.
 

  • If you're a farmer interested, please follow the link: https://eaststanrcd.org/funding/ 

 

Any other events, please click the event calendar below

Event Calendar

Farmer Spotlight: 3 Generations at Nakashima Farms in Livingston 

A 100-year-old farm tucked in Livingston houses Stu Nakashima, a 3rd generation farmer, his mom Caroline, and his playful pals, Mika, Momi, and Bucky. The Nakashima Farms started in the 1920’s with Stu’s grandfather Kohei sprouting a 20-acre plot after growing farming interest from the Yamato colony: A resolute community that encouraged farming for people of Japanese descent. This farming continuity seen in the Nakashima family is rooted in this colony where dozens of Japanese families settled over 100 years ago.  

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