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Regentâs Slide Update, 5/21/25
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 District: 05 â Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties Contact: Kevin Drabinski or Celeste Morales Phone: (805) 549-3138or(805) ...
Arts Council of Monterey County
Listed under: Art, Culture & Media
California stands as Americaâs agricultural powerhouse, growing half of its fruits and vegetables. Hereâs how California farming has shaped the state, from the early missions to todayâs âfactories in the field.â
The Williamson Act, passed in 1965, now keeps more than 16 million acres of farmland out of the hands of developers. Here's how the law puts the brakes on the development of California agricultural properties.
Since the Gold Rush era, land reclamation projects have helped to build California, but they are also damaging the stateâs environment for people, plants and animals by eliminating essential wetlands.
California has used reclamation districts to turn millions of acres of unusable swamps into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush. Hereâs how it happened.
California is a leading producer of agricultural crops. So itâs not surprising to find cutting-edge ideas taking root here.
What do resource conservation districts protect? Pretty much everything thatâs worth saving.
From Monterey County Weekly...
Researchers at CSU Monterey Bay were well underway in putting a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture into motion â already working with 25 local farmers to implement climate-smart practices on their farms â when they received a letter announcing the remainder of their project funds had been terminated.
From King City Rustler...
Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City were buzzing last month as the annual Fair Kick-Off event drew more than 600 guests and set an enthusiastic tone for the upcoming 81st Salinas Valley Fair, scheduled for May 15-18.
From CalMatters...
Fanciful Company Inc. and DâArrigo Bros. Co., two Salinas-based agricultural companies that provide services ranging from produce cultivation to packaging and shipping, have paid $17,000 in lost wages to a farmworker who alleged he was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about working conditions for himself and his co-workers.
From Monterey Herald...
Raleyâs and Washington-based FirstFruits Farms donated 30,000 pounds of fresh apples on April 1 to the Food Bank for Monterey County.
From Salinas Valley Tribune...
Scheid Family Wines has successfully obtained the Bee Friendly Farming Certification for its estate White Flower Vineyard, a prestigious designation that underscores the Greenfield wineryâs commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
From The Pajaronian...
Donations from local agencies have led to the completion of a new outdoor dining area at the Salvation Army in Watsonville.
Farmworkers are especially vulnerable to climate change. They work in the fields through different weather conditions, from extreme heat to cold, and are potentially exposed to air pollution and pesticides.
Community Food Pantry of King City is again partnering with Goodwill Industries for another collection drive later this month.
As an industry, ag tech is an amorphous and rapidly evolving space. It encompasses a wide array of technologies that include AI, drones, robots, autonomous tractors and even laser weeders. The potential of these innovations to transform our food systems is huge, with potential benefits that include enhanced farming efficiency, improved water conservation and reduced food waste.
The iconic Artichoke Festival is making a grand return to its roots in the heart of the Salinas Valley this year.
Kim Solano is shuttering The Haute Enchilada, at least temporarily.
David Schmalz here, with some notable updates about Sand City, which doesnât make a lot of news.
King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has announced the 2024 honorees of the organizationâs annual awards.
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