July 17, 1995

EDITOR'S ADVISORY Contact: Jennifer McNulty (408/459-2495)

REPORTERS INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE FOR LOCAL FARMERS AT UC SANTA CRUZ

What: The Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems at UC Santa Cruz is hosting a "Community Day" open house for local farmers that will feature equipment demonstrations and brief descriptions of center projects. The event offers reporters an opportunity to get an overview of the center's activities.

When: Tuesday, August 1

Muffins and coffee at 7:30 a.m.

Equipment demonstrations at 8:30 a.m.

Brief presentations by center faculty/staff at 9:30 a.m.

Where: All events will be held at the UCSC Farm. Breakfast and project descriptions will be held in the Louise Cain Gatehouse; the equipment demonstration will be in the fields.

To reach the UCSC Farm from the campus's main entrance, follow Coolidge Drive, turn left on Hagar Drive, and left again at the Community Day sign. Drive down the dirt road and park in the dirt parking lot (no permits will be required). Signs will direct you to the Farm entrance.

Who:

-- Farm manager Jim Leap demonstrates mechanical spaders and weed control (8:30 a.m.).

Project descriptions (9:30 a.m.):

-- Farm Extension coordinator Sean Swezey discusses alternative pest control and soil fertility programs for apples, strawberries, and artichokes

-- Senior issues analyst Patricia Allen discusses social issues in sustainable agriculture

--Research associate Matt Werner discusses strawberry production at Elkhorn Slough

-- Project coordinator Kerstin Ohlander discusses the Agriculture and Community Project and efforts to preserve agriculture in Santa Cruz County

-- Center codirector Jackie Lundy discusses agricultural leadership training

-- Assistant professor of environmental studies Marc Buchanan discusses municipal composting projects in the Monterey Bay region

-- Project coordinator Jered Lawson discusses Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and the UCSC Farm & Garden's CSA project

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