Drawing upon the knowledge of 32 experts from the University of California, no other publication covers topics, issues, and facets of California's small-scale agriculture with this depth or level of expertise. Throughout you'll get a look at emerging trends and issues for California agriculture, marketing and product sales, and innovative methods for better production and management. Also included are profiles of six small farm operators representing a sample of California's diverse agriculture. From the basics to risk management, specialty crops to marketing and product sales, this guide covers it all.