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BIOS Field Day at Locke Ranch

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Chris and Christy Locke share the history of Locke Ranch and their participation in the original BIOS project. Photo by Nolan Kirby) The Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a Biologically Integrated Orchard System (BIOS) field day at Locke Ranch on May 23rd.

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Regenerative Food Certification: Gold Standard or Greenwashing?

Modern Farmer

As a result of the ROC standards, livestock now graze the cover crops in the almond orchards, fertilizing the soil with their manure and providing space for beneficial insects. Photography courtesy of Cabriejo Ranch. At his ranch, they perform short-term monitoring of data points such as species diversity and the amount of bare soil.

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