CoCo San Sustainable Farm Carolyn Phinney, Ph.D. President and Executive Director A Project of AgLantis
Jul 16, 2015
CoCo San Sustainable FarmCarolyn Phinney, Ph.D.
President and Executive Director
A Project of AgLantis
CoCo San Sustainable Farm
Danea Gemmell
Environmental Services Division Manager
February 2015
CCCSD’s Buffer Land
CCCSD’s Buffer Land:
Zoned H1 - Heavy Industrial
Map of Area Adjacent Renter: County Quarry
Ag Use of H1 with Permit
Recycled Water Infrastructure:
1 Million Dollars per Mile
CCCSD Site Plan
Kiewit Site
Farm is Surveyed and Staked
Solar Light Greenhouse Built by AgraTech, Pittsburg CA
Greenhouse is Built with U.S.S. Posco Steel, Pittsburg CA
Project coordinated with CCC Workforce Development Board
Fulton, CA: Solar Light Greenhouse
Greenhouse Delivered to CCCSD
Polycarbonate Panels
Polycarbonate Sheets
Polycarbonate Sheets Close Up
Metal Framing
Metal Poles
It is Possible to Clad
Solar Light Greenhouse
Farm Clean Up:
Hangers’ Roofs Reflecting in Distance
Propane Tank Mound
Propane Tank
Underground Mounding Method
Propane Tank
Underground Connection
Plant Covered Propane Mound
Electricity at Site Now
Electric Pole on Right is in Zone 4
Electrical Trench
Green Manure Crop:
NRCS Recommends Radishes
Green Manure Crop
Tilled Under
~2017: Vegetable Field Crops
Compost Pile Layers
Farmer Al of Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood
with Compost Rows
Compost Pile Schematic
Control of Animals
•Barriers
•Traps
•Motion detector sprinklers
•Noise generators
•Dogs
Barriers: Fences and Hedges
Barriers: Crop Covers
Traps: Rodents and Animals
Turkey Traps
Motion Activated Sprinklers
Startling Burst of Water
Repels a Variety of Nuisance
Animals
Infrared Sensor Detects
Animals Day and Night
Noise Generator: Repels Rodents
3 Times the Output as the
Mini Units
High Frequency Ultrasound
Repels Rodents
Rodent Activity is Reduced in
6-10 Days
No Chemicals or Poisons
Noise Generator: Goosebuster
The GooseBuster is a one-of-a-kind
sonic repellent device designed
specifically to get rid of geese. Based
on extensive scientific research into the
behavior and vocal communications of
Canada geese, the GooseBuster is the
most effective goose control solution
available anywhere – using recordings
of Canada geese to eliminate and
prevent stubborn goose infestation.
Audio makes the area uninhabitable
for geese
Behavior modification – geese learn
not to return. Covers up to 7 acres (four
speaker system)
GooseBuster has been proven effective
in numerous university-conducted field
studies.
Dogs: Perimeter Run
CA Department of Fish and Game
• If turkeys are causing problems in your yard,
install motion-detecting sprinklers.
• Wild turkeys typically will not enter yards
with dogs.
• Depredation permits are required to kill wild
turkeys that are causing property damage.
To get a depredation permit, contact your
local Department of Fish & Game office
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/keepmewild/turkey.html
Hedges: To Direct Foot Traffic
KEY PRODUCTS and SERVICES
1. Produce to Food Bank/Schools
2. CSA
3. Potted Plants & Seedlings
4. Greenhouse Growing Training
5. Science Classes
6. Construction Experiences
7. Organic Farming Classes
8. Sustainable Gardening Classes
9. Sustainable Living Education
HANDS-ON SCIENCE EDUCATION• Soils Science
• Water Science
• Meteorology
• Physics
• Nutrition
• Hydrology
• Chemistry
• Plant Biology
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY
OUR TEAM
STEVE
HOEFT
M.S.
BETHALLYN
BLACK
M.A.
CAROLYN
PHINNEY
Ph.D.
JOHN
MERCURIO
M.P.A.
MARTI
CARLSON
B.A.
Treasurer Vice-President President Secretary Management
Science
Education
Farm
Manager
Executive
Director
Public
Adminstrator
Internship
Director
KEY COLLABORATORS