Carbon Farm Plan #7 (Sheep & Goat Dairy)
Program
Carbon Farm Planning & Implementation
Primary RCD
Marin Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
Marin Resource Conservation District
Funders
California Department of Food and Agriculture, California State Coastal Conservancy, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, Marin County, CA, Patagonia, Private party, U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service
Other Organizations
Carbon Cycle Institute
Project Primary Contact
Michelle Katuna (michelle@marinrcd.org)
Project Stage
Implementation
Duration
2018 - 2035
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Carbon Farm Planning & Implementation
The 160-acre farm is utilized for sheep/goat pasture, dairying and cheese making. The flock is presently comprised of approximately 130 sheep and 175 goats. In addition to several residences, the farmstead area has a large hay/loafing barn, milking parlor, and creamery building. Grass hay is grown on forty acres of the property; there is also a small apple orchard and riparian exclusion area. Through their Carbon Farm Plan, the land managers have identified several goals to help direct their operation including maintaining or improving carbon sequestration on the farm; enhancing the carrying capacity of the ranch; making efficient use of waste-streams; and, operating a profitable business.
Key Accomplishments
- Agricultural Conservation Practice (ac.): 102.43 acres
- Agricultural Conservation Practice (ft.): 2,252.00 lf
- GHG Reduction (Annual): 111.74 tons
- Plants Installed: 716
Project Themes
- Climate Change
- Wildlife/Endangered Species
- Healthy Watersheds
- Land Preservation
- Local Farms
Farm building.
Credit: Landowner
Location
Location Not Specified
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $50,003.48
Landowner Cost Share (Private): $2,905
Stewardship Assistance Progra... (MALT): $19,545
Marin County Measure A (MARCO): $5,905
California Healthy Soils Init... (CDFA): $21,648
Photos
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Project last updated 2/9/2023