Allensworth, California’s first all-Black town established in 1908, is in Tulare County, encircled by vast farmlands. For years, the once-prosperous farming community has grappled with environmental challenges, food deserts, and the impacts of systemic racism.
Economics Articles
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts Conference
In December, Mark Biaggi and Kevin Watt attended and presented at the annual California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) Conference in Sacramento.
The Power of Principles
When I moved to California after graduating from college, I did so with one desire: to do something about climate change. I thought climate change was something we needed to fix.
A Show of Respect: Utilizing the Whole Animal
Raising animals for food is extremely complex—logistically, ecologically, and emotionally.
Some Mantras from Women Transforming Food and Finance
I’m new/ish at TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation, just rounding out my first year as Director of Operations and finally getting my arms around what it means to manage a regenerative business.
Navigating Grazing Agreements with California FarmLink
What is the best way to develop agricultural contracts? Our land and livestock team tends to value simplicity and clarity; as Mark Biaggi would say, “Make it so simple the lawyers can’t break it.”