The Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD) and the Lincoln Salt Mine are proud to announce the establishment of a new urban orchard at the Lincoln Salt Mine Thrift Store…
On October 11, 2024, over 18 community garden leaders from seven distinct community gardens across Placer County came together for the second Placer County Community Garden Leader’s Tour, journeying through…
On June 29, 2024, over ten community garden leaders from seven different communities across Placer County participated in the inaugural Placer County Community Garden Tour. The tour, conducted in a…
How can a powerline in a backyard be an asset for sustainable and ecological food systems? How can we build sustainable food systems where change is constant? How can our…
The Placer RCD has completed and released design and construction plans for an improved version of an accessible raised garden bed. This garden bed is designed to be longer lasting,…
A healthy community garden that is able to adapt and pursue their goals in a sustainable way can be, and are, driving forces for health in the communities and landscapes…
The Placer Resource Conservation District and its Backyard and Community Ag program, in collaboration with UCCE Placer County Master Gardeners, CalFresh Healthy Living, and Rock Creek School Garden, is offering…
The Placer RCD is now offering free technical assistance to any beginning or existing backyard or balcony vegetable gardener, community gardens, and urban farms within Placer County (except the Tahoe…
AUBURN, CA – The Placer Resource Conservation District has been awarded an urban agriculture conservation grant through a partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to boost technical…
Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD) is hosting a Planting Hope Kit Giveaway on Saturday, October 3rd in response to challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Placer County residents are…
