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UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program

Biologically Integrated Farming Systems

BIFS is a program to help growers enhance environmental quality while maintaining yields and profits. BIFS projects use on-farm demonstrations and a collaborative model of outreach and extension involving public-private partnerships. Funds for this program have been provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 9, CDFA's Buy California Initiative and the USDA, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Program Overview

HOW IT STARTED In 1988, UC farm advisor Lonnie Hendricks and brothers Glenn and Ron Anderson were discussing farming techniques. The Anderson brothers farmed almonds in Merced County. Glenn farmed his almonds organically, while...Continue

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BIFS Workgroup

PURPOSE The workgroup brings together individuals with a common interest in sustainable agriculture. It serves as a forum to share ideas, experiences, research, and resources in sustainable approaches to conventional farming. The focus is on the dynamics of biologically...Continue

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For more information about the BIFS program please contact:
Bev Ransom, BIFS Coordinator
baransom@ucdavis.edu (530) 754-8546