RRP Support Team

Photo of plant, pot, and aloe by Huy Phan - Unsplash The end of the growing season doesn’t mean your work is done—it’s the beginning of next year’s success. Off-season protocols are essential for managing pests and diseases like Fusarium , restoring soil health, and setting the stage for a productive spring. The secret? Keeping your soil alive all year long. When soil is biologically active, natural competition and predation maintain balance within the microbial community. Nutrients are...

Zdeněk Macháček for Unsplash Water is life in California — for our farms, families, and ecosystems. But knowing whether you have the right to use water on your land can feel complicated. California’s water law has deep roots, and there are different rules depending on where your water comes from and how you use it. At the Rural Resilience Project, we want to make this topic easier for our community. Here are the basics every small water user should know. Groundwater vs. Surface Water...

Photo: Meg Stha - Unsplash As the rainy season approaches, Mendocino cultivators face a crucial task: preparing their sites for winter....