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Urban indoor vertical farm run partly by robots may be glimpse into the future – from LAist

By Stefan A. Slater From the outside, the gray and white warehouse near the corner of Oris Street and Mona Boulevard seems like a thousand other mundane Southern California buildings. But the interior, once completed, will resemble a sketch from … Continue reading

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Fresno State celebrates Food, Family & Farm Month

Story from Morning Ag Clips The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State is launching its second annual Food, Family and Farm Month with a host of virtual events to connect Fresno State students, staff and faculty to the agricultural industry … Continue reading

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Video – “Acres of Ambition” features farming training program for farmworkers and aspiring farmers

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. This encore … Continue reading

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Carrot hot dogs introduced by California producer – from Bakersfield.com

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

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Video – California Farmworker Foundation active during COVID-19 crisis

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.

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Governor Newsom Proclaims October as 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

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Community Connect program seeks to bring broadband to rural, economically challenged communities

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

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UC Cooperative Extension small farms advisor strives to make farming more inclusive and equitable – from the UC ANR Food Blog

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

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California State Fair’s Insect Pavilion goes virtual

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

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Three California projects included in USDA grant program for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers

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

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