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Braga Fresh to close Salinas facility, cutting 260 Jobs

November 20, 2025

Mushroom compost supports Salinas Valley farmers

UPDATE: Full SNAP/CalFresh benefits to be issued beginning Friday in Monterey County

Greenfield’s 2025 Harvest Festival showcases community

Ag Land Trust receives more than $8M in grants to preserve Salinas Valley farmlands

Monterey County receives 750,000 masks for farmworkers

May 8, 2020

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has received 750,000 procedure masks from the state specifically to protect agricultural workers in the area. The delivery arrived May 7 after the Monterey County Emergency Medical Services Agency Medical Operation Area Coordinator requested them to safeguard farmworkers in the...

July 18, 2019

After 30 years of making its own wine, Smith Family Wines will discontinue producing the Paraiso, Irie and Alexander-Smith labels and close the tasting room at the Paraiso Vineyards on Paraiso Springs Road in Soledad.

August 29, 2018

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.

August 23, 2018

Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA) has announced the beginning of the 2018 wine grape harvest in Monterey Wine Country.

South County Ag Tour to visit Greenfield, San Ardo and PeachTree Farms

August 8, 2018

The 41st Annual South County Ag Tour is set for Aug. 25, hosted by Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, and will visit several agricultural destinations in South Monterey County.

River Road Wine Trail presents 3rd annual ‘Tunes, Trucks and Tastes’

July 26, 2018

The River Road Wine Trail presents the third installment of “Tunes, Trucks and Tastes” on Saturday, July 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Paraiso Vineyards, 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, in Soledad.

July 4, 2018

Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonzales has announced that the economic value of Monterey County agriculture increased by 4 percent in 2017, as compared with 2016, with crop production values of $4.4 billion.

Monterey County introduces new food inspection app for phones

June 20, 2018

The Monterey County Health Department Environmental Health Bureau has announced the release of a new phone application “MC Food Inspection Findings” available for public use. The new app assists the public in making informed decisions when seeking restaurants and food facilities that meet or exceed food safety standards.

Monterey County supervisors vote to lower cannabis tax rate

June 15, 2018

Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted May 22 in favor of lowering a tax rate on cannabis industries in the area.

Greenfield school board supports ag pesticide safety

March 14, 2018

The Board of Trustees of Greenfield Union School District voted unanimously March 8 to pass a first-of-its-kind pesticide safety resolution.

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Focus on Agriculture

Braga Fresh to close Salinas facility, cutting 260 Jobs

Mushroom compost supports Salinas Valley farmers

UPDATE: Full SNAP/CalFresh benefits to be issued beginning Friday in Monterey County

Greenfield’s 2025 Harvest Festival showcases community

Ag Land Trust receives more than $8M in grants to preserve Salinas Valley farmlands

Monterey County receives 750,000 masks for farmworkers

Smith Family Wines discontinues wine production

Exploring agriculture: 21st annual South County Ag Tour features local farms, ranches

Wine grape harvest begins gradually

South County Ag Tour to visit Greenfield, San Ardo and PeachTree Farms

River Road Wine Trail presents 3rd annual ‘Tunes, Trucks and Tastes’

Monterey County crop values increase again in 2017

Monterey County introduces new food inspection app for phones

Monterey County supervisors vote to lower cannabis tax rate

Greenfield school board supports ag pesticide safety

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