Grant supports FARMS Leadership Program at Gonzales High School
GONZALES — The Center for Land-Based Learning’s Monterey/Santa Cruz FARMS Leadership Program was awarded a $5,000 grant by the Bayer Fund to support field days for the upcoming 2020-21 program year.
Participating schools include Gonzales High School and Soquel High School, and funds will go...
Annual awards honor leaders in Salinas Valley agriculture
SOLEDAD — Leaders in the local agriculture industry were honored last Saturday at the 16th Annual Valley of the World Awards, presented by the National Steinbeck Center.
The Oct. 1 ceremony took place at the Braga Family Farm in Soledad, featuring a dinner by...
2023 wine grape harvest begins in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — The 2023 Monterey County wine grape harvest has begun with Scheid Family Wines’ Isabelle’s Vineyard located in the Salinas Valley along River Road, west of Chualar, on the Monterey Wine Trail, announced Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association last week.
Cool weather delayed the...
Taylor Farms donates more than 1,100 backpacks to students in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — More than 1,100 backpacks filled with school supplies were delivered to students in King City and Salinas this year as part of Taylor Farms’ 13th annual Backpack Giving Program.
After starting the program in Monterey County in 2010, Taylor Farms has since...
Local FFA members test their job interview and public speaking skills
Future Farmers of America members from King City to Watsonville gathered at Soledad High School for the annual interview contest on Jan. 31.
Exploring agriculture: 21st annual South County Ag Tour features local farms, ranches
A sold-out South County Ag Tour, presented by Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, allowed participants to visit a few agricultural businesses in the area last Saturday.
Guest Column | All Californians Deserve Access to Healthcare, Agriculture Workers Included
As a former California State Assemblymember and Monterey County Supervisor, I am deeply concerned about the pressing issue of rising prescription drug prices and healthcare accessibility. Our state’s progress depends on the advancement and well-being of all its communities, especially those at risk. With...
CRU Winery to host late summer hiking series in Soledad
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery in Soledad is partnering with Valley Farm Management and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County to offer a late summer hiking series.
Hosted monthly, participants will hike through the stunning and sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard before ending with a wine tasting...
High-tech upgrade in the works for Salinas Valley cooling facility
SALINAS VALLEY — A campus redevelopment project is underway in Salinas, which is aimed at improving agricultural technology in the Salinas Valley and advancing the nature of agriculture work.
The Growers Ice Co. lot, located at the corner of Merrill and Abbott streets, was originally...
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Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in...
