Monthly Archives: October 2020

By John Cox From the land of tri-tip sandwich fundraisers and 24-hour biscuits-and-gravy sales now comes this: hot dogs made from whole carrots. Don’t act surprised. Despite its red-meat reputation Bakersfield is home to the country’s two largest carrot growers, … Continue reading →

NOTE – In an effort to celebrate and highlight the work of California’s farmers, farmworkers, and everyone whose work helps to keep the food supply chain flowing, Governor Newsom has proclaimed October as California Farmer and Farmworker Month.

With the fall harvest underway, Californians are reminded of our deep debt of gratitude to the farmers and farmworkers working tirelessly through the pandemic and increasingly unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires and climate change to supply food to supermarket … Continue reading →

From a USDA News Release Join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for a webinar on the recently announced application window for the Community Connect Program. Applicants will have an opportunity to learn about the program’s requirements and … Continue reading →

NOTE – In an effort to celebrate and highlight the work of California’s farmers, farmworkers, and everyone whose work helps to keep the food supply chain flowing, CA GROWN has marked October as California Farmer and Farmworker Month. By Pamela … Continue reading →

A message from the California State Fair Since you can’t bring your classroom to us, we’re bringing our insect pavilion to you! Students will learn all about pollinators, their importance in California agriculture, and their contribution to sustaining our environment. They will … Continue reading →

In an effort to celebrate and highlight the work of California’s farmers, farmworkers, and everyone whose work helps to keep the food supply chain flowing, CA GROWN has marked October as California Farmer and Farmworker Month. Taken from a USDA … Continue reading →

NOTE – The innovation and stewardship of farmers and ranchers have been a boon for working lands and made California the leading state in food production for more than 60 years. In addition to meeting basic nutritional needs of people around … Continue reading →

News release from CA Grown In an effort to celebrate and highlight the work of California’s farmers, farmworkers, and everyone whose work helps to keep the food supply chain flowing, CA GROWN has marked October as California Farmer and Farmworker … Continue reading →