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Dangerous Herbicide Used on California Crops Banned

08/07/2024

The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.

A California Court Just Granted an Ag Giant a Win. It Could Jeopardize New Farm Union Law

07/19/2024

A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize.

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Salvation Army and Cesar Chavez Foundation Join Forces to Empower San Benito County Communities

Information provided by Salvation Army Hollister. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Salvation Army Hollister Corps Community Center, in collaboration with the Cesar Chavez Foundation, is launching an impactful program to empower migrant workers and support the unhoused community in …

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Agriculture Sales See Slight Decrease in 2023

Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Benito County’s agricultural gross sales fell $1.5 million compared to the previous year, according to the 2023 crop report. The report, released Aug. 27, says agriculture accounted for $360.9 million in sales.“The biggest …

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SJB Planning Commission Greenlights Food Trucks on City Streets

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Juan Bautista Planning Commission accepted an amendment to the municipal code to loosen some restrictions on food trucks. If the measure is passed by the council, food trucks would pay a $150 per-day …

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Gourmet Alley Construction Update

Despite temperatures rising into the triple digits (again) this week, work proceeds on the downtown Gilroy Gourmet Alley project.

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Mushroom Fest Raises Funds for Scholarships, Nonprofits

The 40th Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival unfolded Saturday and Sunday at the Downtown Amphitheater grounds and Depot Street.

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San Benito County to Host Free Composting Workshop

Information provided by San Benito County. Lea este articulo en español aquí.

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RCDs look after the land, whether it’s used for grazing, growing, or getting out into nature.
California Dirt
RCDs were created to avoid a repeat of the Dust Bowl. Now they work with landowners to preserve the air, water and natural habitats that sustain us all.
Dairy products are California’s top agricultural commodity, but the industry is often criticized for its impact on the environment.
Sustainable Sustenance
Greener ways to feed the world’s growing population
Fresh and dried fruit, wine, nuts and more can be found at Casa De Fruta, a venerable stop for drivers traversing Pacheco Pass.
Roadside Attractions
Apples and berries, steaks and dairy...and much more
They help feed the whole country, but life for California’s farm workers remains a struggle.
How California Feeds the Country
California, a state known for high-tech and show business glitz, is also America’s farming powerhouse.
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Since the Gold Rush era, land reclamation has cost California 90 percent of its wetlands.
How Land Reclamation Hurts California’s Environment
The hidden price tag of “reclaiming” swamps and marshes as usable land.
The 1965 law known as the Williamson Act has been responsible for keeping about half of California's farmland out of the hands of developers.
The Williamson Act: How the Law That Protects California’s Farmland Works
More than half of California farmland is under contracts that prevent its development.
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