Resources

This section includes websites, articles, and guidelines developed based on our collaborative research. Our goal is to create a diverse set of documents to communicate some of our results and support farmers, advisors, and policy advocates in transitioning agriculture to more regenerative models. Please check out our publication page for more references. 

 

Regenerative Almond production 

 
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Best Management Practices for Cover Crops in Almonds

The contents of the guide include a summary of the five major management steps for using cover crops, a timeline of cover crop management, and multiple options for managing cover crops in your context. Vivian Wauters | Post doc | 2023

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Guía para Implementar Cultivos de Cobertura en Almendra

Los contenidos de la guía incluyen un resumen de los cinco pasos principales para el manejo de cultivos de cobertura, un cronograma del manejo,  y múltiples opciones para utilizar cultivos de cobertura en su contexto específico. Vivian Wauters | Post doc | 2023

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Soil health

Soil Health: Deriving Benefits from the Ground Up

This article describes the benefits of heathy soils and the management principles that build them in Almond orchards. Krista Marshall | MSc |  2021

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Whole orchard Recycling in Almond Systems

The webpage summarizes findings from several studies as well as a grower guide and more. Jahanzad | Post Doc | 2020

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Grazing on cropland  

 
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Grazing cover crops in organic vegetable crop systems 

Introduction to grazing organic veg crop systems in CA, MN and MA. Sequoia Williams | MSc | 2022

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sheep grazing

Grazing cover crops in Annual cropping systems 

Factsheet with insight from growers and ranchers about sheep grazing of cover crops: soil health and food safety outcomes. Sequoia Williams | MSc | 2022

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sheep grazing in vineyards

Carbon sequestration and soil health outcomes in California integrated sheep-vineyard systems

Summary of results on soil C sequestration and soil health of grazed vineyards.  Kelsey Brewer | PhD| 2021

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