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fromKqed
1 week ago

California's Aging Farm Labor Work Force Leaves Questions About The Future Of Agriculture | KQED

California's farmworker population has aged dramatically since the 1970s, shifting from young migrants to older workers while children increasingly pursue education.
Agriculture
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Without People, We Are Nothing': California's Farm Workforce Is Growing Older | KQED

California's farm labor force is aging rapidly, producing shortages as fewer young workers arrive and growers shift toward mechanization.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Sonoma Wineries Prepare For Possible Impacts from Immigration Enforcement | KQED

The federal budget allocated a record-setting $170 billion for immigration enforcement. The money is set to go toward expanding detention facilities and hiring new agents for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After pledging in June to protect the agriculture industry from crackdowns, President Trump reversed course a few days later. Now, as California's annual grape harvest begins, the state's wine community is on edge.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Florez: The heat-safety law isn't enough. Farmworkers are still dying every summer.

California's heat safety regulations for farmworkers are not effectively enforced, leading to continued fatalities during harvest periods.
Agriculture
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Major Calif. food processing factory closing, leaving state after 78 years

California's sugar beet harvest may end as Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative announces closure of Spreckels Sugar facility in Imperial Valley.
Agriculture
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California almond farms are facing a $310M rat problem

Central Valley almond farmers are suffering extensive damage from a rodent infestation, costing hundreds of millions in crop losses and repairs.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Rats! More than 100,000 acres of almond orchards across Central California are infested

Almond growers across Central California are facing a significant rat infestation affecting over 100,000 acres of orchards, resulting in severe economic hardship and extensive damage.
Agriculture
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Looming threat in Calif. Delta could devastate this summer tradition

"Not many people know that Courtland is a very big pear place," Katelyn Ortega, a rising senior at the local Delta High School, told SFGATE while tending to goats at Arceo Ranch, her family's farm in Courtland.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Weather Service cuts are harming agriculture, worsening wildfire danger, California senators say

California lawmakers are alarmed by federal staffing cuts at the National Weather Service impacting agriculture and fire safety.
#pesticides
fromKqed
2 months ago
Agriculture

Pesticides Pose Significant Risk For Pregnant Farmworkers On Central Coast | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Agriculture

Pesticides Pose Significant Risk For Pregnant Farmworkers On Central Coast | KQED

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Cooking
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

15 ways to make the most of your summer melons

The article describes various delicious and cultural uses of melons, highlighting their seasonal availability and versatility in culinary applications.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

As the summer harvest season launches, confusion and uncertainty hang over California fields

California agriculture's success relies heavily on undocumented labor, raising concerns amid immigration enforcement.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

ICE expands immigration raids into California's agricultural heartland

Federal immigration authorities have intensified enforcement actions in California agricultural areas, prompting fear among farmworkers.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

California Is The Only State With 4 Official Varieties Of Nuts. Here's What They Are - Tasting Table

"California’s Mediterranean climate makes it the ideal location for growing a diverse range of crops, leading to its status as a world leader in agriculture."
Silicon Valley food
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Recipes for when strawberry season hits peak deliciousness (as in right now)

California grows 90% of the nation's strawberries, with Oxnard as the key source, ensuring year-round availability and peak flavor from now through August.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

The iconic California avocado is in trouble, and this farmer is fighting to save it

The global avocado industry, particularly from Mexico, faces serious ethical and environmental challenges affecting California growers.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 months ago

California avocado growers say Mexican imports have helped their sales

California avocado growers are optimistic about recovery after wildfires, largely due to increased year-round demand fueled by Mexican avocado imports.
SF parents
fromKqed
3 months ago

Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers | KQED

Despite California's $60 billion agriculture industry, many farmworkers still face food insecurity.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Why California is completely nuts in terms of agribusiness

California's nut farms produce 80% of the world's almonds and 75% of the world's walnuts, making it a significant player in the global nut industry.
Silicon Valley food
Portland food
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Monterey's most famous food festival permanently canceled after 65 years

The Monterey Artichoke Festival has been canceled permanently due to unsustainable financial challenges.
SF food
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump abruptly stopped paying farmers to feed in-need Californians-so they fought back

California farmers face unique challenges exacerbated by federal funding cuts, impacting their ability to support food programs.
A coalitional effort among farmers was successful in reclaiming owed funds after adversity.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

California wolves are on the comeback and eating cattle. Ranchers say, 'Enough!'

"They've just been tearing into our baby calves, mostly our yearlings."
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