Carbon Farm Plan: Freestone Ranch
Program
Carbon Farm Planning & Implementation
Primary RCD
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
Funders
U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service
Other Organizations
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts, Carbon Cycle Institute, Fibershed, LandSmart, Marin Resource Conservation District, Sonoma Resource Conservation District, University of California, Cooperative Extension
Project Primary Contact
William Hart (william@goldridgercd.org)
Project Stage
Implementation
Duration
2019 - ?
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Carbon Farm Planning & Implementation
The ranch is composed of lowland pastures and hillsides. The property has been under some kind of grazing since the late 1800s. In 2008 the ranch current grass-fed beef cattle operation began. Soils are predominantly Steinbeck loams. Creaks and riparian areas are fenced off. Resource concerns include soil erosion, degraded plant communities, and insufficient shade for livestock. Conservation practices to address concerns include additional fencing to protect riparian areas, windbreaks, prescribed grazing, and tree/shrub establishment.
Key Accomplishments
- Planning Document: 1
- Planning Document (Carbon Farm Plan): 1
Project Themes
- Climate Change
- Local Farms
Upper and lwer pastures at Freestone Ranch
Credit: Unknown
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $15,000.00
RCPP (NRCS): $15,000
Photos
No additional photos provided
Project last updated 2/9/2023