Mendocino County Farmers Adapt to Unseasonably Hot March Weather
Farmers in Mendocino County are facing challenges due to unseasonably hot weather in March, which has disrupted normal farming rhythms. According to Casey OâNeill, a local cannabis and food farmer, the lack of a sufficient winter has required farmers to adapt and change their practices. The hot weather has been unnerving, prompting farmers to adjust their methods to cope with the altered conditions. OâNeill emphasizes the importance of sustainable farming practices and the need for subsidies that support land and human health. He advocates for programs that focus on water storage, native plants, compost, and soil building, which are being implemented by the NRCS and Resource Conservation Districts. These efforts aim to move away from large-scale agribusiness that prioritizes quantity over quality, often at the expense of the environment and farm workers. 
