WILLITS, Calif. – On Monday, Feb. 25, Yokayo Roots Farm in Ukiah will host the last workshop in the Farmer to Farmer Field Days series.

Winter farming presents unique challenges – and opportunities – for local farmers. Opportunities include high market demand and low competition, meaning continued cash flow, with lots of time for rest and recouping.

The challenges consist of choosing the right crops, timing and protecting those crops from the elements.

At Yokayo Roots Farm participants will see a successful winter vegetable production system adapting to the unexpected in our climate and coming up with solutions.

They will discuss the “lean” way to manage production year round and alternative approaches to ensuring vibrant crops for the winter and early spring market.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Feb. 20.

This technical workshop series for local farmers addresses the principles of lean farming with a focus on the practical steps farmers can take to find efficiencies on their farms to increase profits without increasing their work.

Each workshop is followed by a potluck lunch where there will be additional time for discussion.

Attendance is free and open to specialty crop growers – fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, herbs – as well as members of the public.

This is a project of MendoLake Food Hub, The Farmers Guild, CAFF, the School of Adaptive Agriculture, the Ukiah Natural Food Co-op and The UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program.