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Small Farm Research

  • Peer-reviewed Research Red Currants.
  • Additional Small Farm Research
  • Research Found Elsewhere on this Site
  • UC Research Publication Links

    Many of the publications listed below are available in PDF format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free program). Free printed copies of each publication are also available from the Small Farm Center, 530-752-8136.


    Peer-Reviewed Research

    Peer-reviewed publications undergo rigorous review by University of California specialists whose interests lie in the topic areas of these publications. The following publications are available in PDF format. Download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Free printed copies of each publication are also available from the Small Farm Center, (530) 752-8136.

  • Organic Vegetable Production in California Series (series)
  • Summer Squash Production in California (or in HTML)
  • Pesticides for Specialty Crops
  • Chestnut Culture in California


    Additional Small Farm Research

  • Current Opportunities in the California Olive Oil Industry (2007)
  • Recent Cost Studies for 14 crops (2005)
  • Guide to Asian Specialty Vegetables in the Central Valley
  • Consumer Profiles of Buyers and Non-Buyers of Organic Produce
  • News Tips: New Crops for California
  • Agricultural Directory and Enterprise Development Publication
  • Artichoke Production in California
  • Cilantro Production in California
  • Eggplant: Recommendations for Maintaining Postharvest Quality
  • Strawberry Research, Fresno County 1996-98
  • Extended Season Fresh Market Blueberry Production
  • Maximizing Calcium Uptake In Apples
  • Okra Production in California
  • Production Practices and Sample Costs: Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Lettuce, and Okra


    Research Found Elsewhere on this Site

  • Small Farm Program Advisor pages (by location)
  • Online Newsletters
  • Program Areas (by topic)


    UC Research Publication Links

  • UC Agriculture and Natural Resources catalog
  • Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center Produce Facts