Diversified Agricultural Systems
Clebson Gonçalves UCCE Diversified Agriculture advisor in Lake & Mendocino counties.
The UCCE Diversified Agriculture program provides education and outreach to 1) maintain and enhance the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of diversified agriculture; and 2) meet the growing demands and contribute to the success of farms in Lake & Mendocino counties.
The Diversified Agriculture advisor focuses center around important pomological crops, i.e., pears, apples, walnuts, and olives, as well as other niche crops such as vegetables, edible grains, seeds, nursery starts, cosmetic ingredients, and others on importance to clientele.
Primary research and outreach areas:
- Pest Management
1. Weeds
2. Insects
3. Diseases - Sustainable Management Practices (Alternative practices or organic methods)
- Pesticide application and safety
- Nutrition/fertilization
- Cover Cropping
- No-Till
- Soil Health
- Crop Establishment
Please fill out this needs assessment survey. This survey was designed to get to know the stakeholders, industry organizations, and other potential collaborators within my territory. Please take a few minutes to let me know what your needs are and what topics you would like information about.
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=37850
Clebson Gonçalves joined UC ANR team on July 1st, 2022 as UCCE Diversified Agricultural advisor. Clebson serves Lake and Mendocino counties. He has a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy (focused on Plant Pathology), a master' and a Ph.D. degree in Agronomy Sciences (Plant Production/ Weed Science) from Brazil. Also, an additional Masters' degree in Crop & Soil Science (Turfgrass/Weed Science) from Auburn University. Previously, Clebson served the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech as a Postdoctoral Researcher working on research and outreach for the management of turfgrass and ornamental crops in a USDA-SCRI nationwide project. He led field, greenhouse, and lab research with a broad focus on integrated weed management practices (Conventional and organic), application technology, drone use for data collection, pesticide application, and others.