Farm Advisor/UC Cooperative Extension

The Farm Advisor serves the people of Inyo and Mono counties in matters related to agricultural production by providing research-based production advisement. We also administer the local 4-H Youth Development Program, UC Master Gardeners, and the UC Master Food Preservers.

The Farm Advisor conducts research and offers advisement in the following areas:

Season extension
Environmental Horticulture
Pest control
Best management practices for small-scale horticultural crops
Food systems and market garden entrepreneurship
Food safety practices for small operations
Home food preservation

Our goal is to help producers of all sizes fill in the gaps in knowledge that may hinder the viability of their enterprise. We can do this by cooperating on research projects, providing unbiased advice, and connecting you with other resources. If you are a producer of livestock, alfalfa, forages, or another crop and you need assistance, please contact us, as we can provide assistance through our statewide connections. We're your connection to the University of California's division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

In addition to advising food production, we can provide advisement in Environmental Horticulture issues. Nurseries, arborists, landscapers, and agencies should contact the Farm Advisor for support.

Home gardeners who require assistance should contact our Master Gardener volunteers for answers to their gardening questions.

The Community and Economic Development Advisor is available to assist community members in a number of areas:

Public and professional education programs: Strengthening civic and leadership capacity through training on community and economic development topics.
Data analysis and technical assistance materials: Providing economic profiles, policy reviews, and other data-driven resources to inform decision-making.
Extension convening, planning, and development support: Facilitating strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and grant development for regional organizations.
Communications resources: Enhancing regional connections through newsletters, social media updates, and real-time event promotion.
Establishing connections to California's network of CED professionals: Leveraging statewide expertise and partnerships to support local development initiatives.

Our Community Economic Development programming aims to create vibrant, resilient communities by supporting local businesses, fostering collaboration, and addressing critical needs like workforce development, small business growth, and entrepreneurship. By building community capacity and promoting innovative, data-driven solutions, we empower regions to adapt to change and thrive socially and economically while preserving natural resources.