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CalFresh participants welcome texts on benefits of California-grown produce
The buzz or chirp of an incoming text message started some San Diego County, California, residents on the path to a healthier diet during this past year. In September 2020, most CalFresh participants in the... more »
San Joaquin County, California, releases 2020 Annual Agricultural Crop Report
The San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner formally presented the 2020 Annual Agricultural Crop Report to the County Board of Supervisors Sept. 14 for approval. The data will be used by the USDA as part of... more »
California’s most lucrative crops dominate in Kern County
A new report shows Kern leading other counties in production of California's most lucrative crops, including three of the state's top seven agricultural exports. The California Agricultural Statistics Review 2019-2020, released recently by the state Department... more »
Applications now open for $250,000 in AgSharks pitch competition
Western Growers and S2G Ventures are now accepting applications for the 2021 AgSharks Competition, an event where start-up companies pitch their innovations in front of a live audience of the world’s largest specialty crop producers... more »
Okanagan Specialty Fruits announces new partnership with Flavor Wave
Okanagan Specialty Fruits, developer and grower behind the Arctic apple varieties, announced Sept. 16 new partnership with Flavor Wave. Fresh-sliced Arctic apple varieties will be included in the Los Angeles area in Flavor Wave boxes,... more »
California capitol rally calls for ‘card check’ veto
Amid a punishing drought, a bill that would make it easier for unions to organize California farms and ranches has landed on the governor's desk. A contingent of farmers and farm employees visited Sacramento recently... more »
Regional districts file suit over California water supply cuts
California's reservoirs are nearly empty due to historic drought conditions. Water supplies for many farmers are curtailed or cut off entirely, leaving them to hope that Mother Nature brings winter rain and snowpack to rescue... more »
California’s initial agricultural statistics for 2020 released
California’s farms and ranches received $49.1 billion in cash receipts for their output in 2020. This represents a 3.3% decrease in cash receipts compared to the previous year. California’s agricultural abundance includes more than 400... more »
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