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Some farmers who rely on water from the federal Central Valley Project may receive more water than they’ve had in several years. Others will have to wait until mid-March to find out what their allocations will be.

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Food and Sustainability

Farmers Wary Of Too Much Water From Weather Ruining Crops

February 22, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

Some farmers are watching and waiting to see how their fruit and nut trees handle ground that is soaked by water, but some said they have seen this before.

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Sutter County Farmer Takes Precautions Following Oroville Dam Emergency

February 21, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

Fruit and nut growers in California are watching the weather, their trees and the volume of standing water in their orchards this week.

Food and Sustainability

As California's Organic Farming Pioneers Age, A Younger Generation Steps In

February 18, 2017 | Ezra David Romero

The pioneers of organic farming are starting to retire. While some are passing on their farms to family to preserve their legacy, others are getting help finding like-minded strangers.

Food and Sustainability

Regional Food Manufacturing Could Grow Local Ag Economy

February 10, 2017 | Julia Mitric

From tomatoes to olive oil, processing turns raw ingredients into food we eat. Food companies are in Sacramento checking out the latest tools for their industry this week. Regional groups say local processing could boost the local AG economy.

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California And Baja Build Bridge Through Youth Agricultural Program

February 2, 2017

Students south of the border are learning to plant their own vegetable patch in a program a lot like 4-H. The UC and the Agriculture Secretary of Baja are teaming up to offer hands-on classes and mentoring to low-income children in Mexicali.

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