18 farmworkers treated for possible pesticide exposure
The Monterey County Agricultural Commissionerās Office is investigating an incident of possible exposure of farmworkers to pesticides.
Food banks provide helping hand to Salinas Valley farmworkers
GREENFIELD ā Celebration Nation is continuing to hostĀ food banks for local farmworkers in the Salinas Valley, with the next two events planned for King City and Greenfield on upcoming Saturdays.
The nonprofit, launched in 2020 to support farm-working communities in California, currently schedules food distributions...
Greenfield school board supports ag pesticide safety
The Board of Trustees of Greenfield Union School District voted unanimously March 8 to pass a first-of-its-kind pesticide safety resolution.
Salinas produce company hosts cooking class to raise funds for breast cancer research
SALINAS ā Salinas produce company DāArrigo California is partnering with Candice Walker, foodie influencer of Proportional Plate, to host a virtual and interactive cooking class Wednesday featuring Andy Boy produce.
āDāArrigo California is thrilled to get into the kitchen with Candice Walker of Proportional Plate...
Miss Salinas Valley Fair 2023 seeks applicants
KING CITY ā Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito,...
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit returns March 18-19 with virtual format
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit returns March 18-19 for its eighth annual event, recognizing the increasingly international scope of the produce industry, with a number of presenters from Latin America and a diversity of experience and expertise from California.
There is...
Scheid Vineyards hosts Earth Day tour at Greenfield estate
GREENFIELD ā Scheid Vineyards is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and recently hosted an Earth Day tour at its estate winery ā just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City ā to discuss its growing efforts with environmental responsibility in mind.
During the...
Cannabis represents 10 percent of Monterey County crop production as fruits, nuts decline
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonzales has released the countyās 2019 Crop Report, which included an evaluation of cannabis production for the first time.
āThis report reflects a production value of $4,409,992,000, which is an increase of 3.5 percent from 2018,ā Gonzales...
Salinas Farmers Market grows in popularity
SALINAS ā Regular crowds of at least 3,000 have attended the weekly Salinas Farmers Market since its move to Main Street earlier this year.
The Saturday market has become a small community event, drawing hundreds of people within the first few minutes of the opening...
Monterey County launches cannabis equity survey
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Cannabis Program is in the process of assessing how communities have been impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs and exploring how to more equitably develop this new industry.
Tier 1 funding from the California Office of Business...
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Pacific Grove student named Monterey Countyās next Youth Poet Laureate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā After a competitive selection process, the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced Maram Haddad as the 2024-25 Monterey County...