Agriculture is at a critical juncture,Ā farm leaders warn
CALIFORNIA ā Grappling with higher costs and challenges related to water, labor, regulations and trade, some California farm leaders question whether the nationās No. 1 agriculture state has reached a tipping point.
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass discussed the high cost of operating a...
ALBA celebrates National Fruits and Vegetables Month by cultivating new farmersĀ and fresh food in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā As the country celebrates National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month this June, the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) is spotlighting the farmers behind the produce ā and the power of farming to change lives.
Located in the heart of the Salinas...
Monterey County Board of Supervisors to mark 50th anniversary of āEl Cortitoā ban
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors will host a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a landmark legal case that arose out of the Salinas Valley and outlawed the use of āEl Cortito,ā or the short-handled...
āBerryā Bliss: Thousands flock to 2025 Salinas Valley Fair for food, fun, music and tradition
SALINAS VALLEY ā The 81st annual Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of fairgoers to King Cityās Salinas Valley Fairgrounds from May 15 to 18, delivering on its promise of āThe Berry Best Fair.ā With a theme honoring the regionās rich agricultural heritage, this yearās...
Lavender season comes alive in Greenfield with U-Pick, yoga and more
GREENFIELD ā For the first time ever, Lavender Creek, a family-owned wellness brand and working lavender farm near Greenfield in South Monterey County, is opening its fragrant fields to the public this summer.
Beginning Saturday, May 24, and running through the end of June, guests...
Farmworker receives $17K settlement from Salinas companies over retaliation claims related to working conditions
SALINAS ā Fanciful Company Inc. and DāArrigo Bros Co. of California, located in Salinas, have paid $17,000 in lost wages to a farmworker to resolve a California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) unfair labor practices complaint.
The complaint alleged āthat the companies fired the worker...
Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off builds excitement for 2025 āBerry Best Fairā
SALINAS VALLEY ā 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.
Organized by the Salinas Valley...
Gonzales High junior raises Heritage hog for 2025 Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY ā Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation has announced Valeria Beltran, a junior at Gonzales High School, as the recipient of the 2025 Heritage Foundation Scholarship.
As this yearās winner, Beltran will raise the official Heritage Animal, a hog she has named āZero,ā and...
Raleyās, FirstFruits Farms deliver 30,000 pounds of apples to Food Bank for Monterey Country
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Raleyās and Washington-based FirstFruits Farms donated 30,000 pounds of fresh apples on April 1 to the Food Bank for Monterey County.
The contribution was made possible by Raleyās customers who purchased select apples during January and February as part of a give-back...
Scheid Family Wines achieves Bee Friendly Farming Certification
GREENFIELD ā Scheid Family Wines has successfully obtained the Bee Friendly Farming Certification for its estate White Flower Vineyard, a prestigious designation that underscores the Greenfield wineryās commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
This certification, awarded by Pollinator Partnership, recognizes Scheidās efforts to promote bee...
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Hartnell College Foundation hosts 2025 Gala for the Arts on Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation will host its Annual Gala for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 13, at its Main Campus in Salinas...