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Project Details
RCD Project Tracker Marin Resource Conservation District

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.
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Credit: Landowner
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

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