Vince Trotter
Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator and Ag Ombuds
Marin County
University of California Cooperative Extension
Email: tvtrotter@ucanr.edu
415-473-4204
View more resources on the Grown in Marin website
As Sustainable Ag Coordinator for Marin County, I help connect producers to resources here and afield to increase the long-term viability of Marin farms and ranches n all the ways they support the health of our environment and communities. In collaboration with the larger UCCE family, I provide workshops and trainings and also conduct outreach to the ag community through newsletters and published materials that highlight new enterprise opportunities and sustainable approaches to agriculture.
As Agricultural Ombuds, I help farmers and ranchers grapple with local, state, and federal regulations. I assist with questions related to permitting of new enterprises and modifications to existing agricultural operations and provide general education regarding ag-specific regulations of all kinds. I also participate in stakeholder dialogue around new and existing rules to ensure that policy-makers have access to the agricultural perspective.
It is a pleasure to serve the agricultural community in Marin County and work with some of the finest farmers and ranchers in the country.
Sustainable Agriculture Resources
Our companion website Grown in Marin is a comprehensive resource available for agriculture in Marin County. It provides a wealth of information for farmers and ranchers as well as members of the non-farming public who want to know more about agriculture in this county. Visit Grown in Marin for:
- Factsheets and workshop materials as well as enterprise management resources relevant to Marin’s agricultural community
- Drought resources for farmers and ranchers
- Links to University of California expertise as well as information from other organizations on all segments of the ag industry including:
- Comprehensive list of organic and sustainable producers who market to the public and the products they sell
- History of Marin agriculture including videos, photos and educational materials for teachers