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Monthly Archives: May 2013

Growing California video series: “Delta Delicacy”

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Delta Delicacy,” a story of California asparagus that starts with the Stockton Asparagus Festival and shows the people and process that bring this wonderful crop … Continue reading

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UC Davis named number-one ag school in the world

http://news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=10590 (Excerpted From a UC Davis News Release) The University of California, Davis, is No. 1 in the world for teaching and research in the area of agriculture and forestry, according to rankings released today by QS World University Rankings. … Continue reading

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Female-Run Farms on the Rise – From Dansvilleonline.com

http://www.dansvilleonline.com/lifestyle/x1213305601/A-growing-commodity-Female-run-farms-on-the-rise The changing economy and Americans’ newfound interest in local, organic and artisanal foods are driving a revival of farming in this country, and the ranks of new farmers include more women than ever. The number of female farmers has … Continue reading

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Growing California video series – “Onion Power”

The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Onion Power,” a story of a California onion producer and its pioneering steps in waste reduction and renewable energy production.

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