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Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta water cutbacks weigh on farmers
Organic farmer Al Courchesne of Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, California, walks through rows of his aromatic stone fruit orchard, showing off sweet nectarines that thrive in the microclimate and rich soils in his corner... more »
New officers, board of directors members set by Lodi Winegrape Commission
The new 2021-2022 board of directors took office during the July meeting of the Lodi Winegrape Commission. Incumbent alternate Jason Eells joins current commissioners Phil Abba, Bruce Fry, Curt Gillespie, Matt Lauchland, Tom Murphy, Diego... more »
National ag, water coalition applauds Senate passage of infrastructure bill
With nearly two-thirds of the West experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions, and more than 90 active wildfires burning across the U.S., a national coalition representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers, water providers, businesses and... more »
EFI receives two-year grant from California Workforce Development Board
Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, announced Aug. 10 a two-year grant from the California Workforce Development Board awarded in conjunction with Measure... more »
Organic growers to speak on challenges of scaling at OGS 2021
The first in a series of educational sessions at Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN, “Organic Grower Perspectives on the Challenges of Scaling” will focus on the issues growers face in expanding... more »
Monterey County agriculture drops below $4B in value
Monterey County, California, agriculture saw reductions in 2020, largely due to the impacts of wildfire and COVID-19. The 2020 Crop & Livestock Report reflects a significant decline in production value, which totaled a little more... more »
Wyoming publication helps connect consumers, local food producers
A University of Wyoming Extension publication promotes the local food movement across Wyoming, connecting consumers with producers, according to its authors. “Wyoming’s farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture operations and... more »
Solectrac has new electric tractor, delivering to California vineyards, farms
Solectrac, a subsidiary of Ideanomics, announced Aug. 4 the launch of the all-new e70N electric tractor, a specially designed, narrow model purpose-built for easy handling and maneuverability on vineyards and farm operations. The news follows... more »
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