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During this COVID-19 emergency, as most agritourism operations have canceled events and social on-farm activities, many are refocusing on direct sales - selling to their local community members directly through on-line sales, CSAs, and pick-up and delivery services. Here are some resources to help consumers purchase directly from local farms and ranches.
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UC Food Blog
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Growing elderberries in hedgerows adds to farm income, benefits environment
As the sustainability of agriculture continues to be threatened by changes in climate, pests and loss of biodiversity, the ancient practice of planting hedgerows with edible and medicinal species such as elderberry can help growers generate...
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Organic agriculture tops $3 billion in California farm gate sales
Organic farming continues to expand in California and now includes more than 360 commodities, according to a new University of California report. The number of organic growers, acreage and farm gate sales revenue is reported by commodity, county,...
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Report finds 10 to 1 return on investment in international agricultural research
Society gains $10 in benefits, on average, per $1 invested in international agricultural research and development, according to a new report released today (Oct. 14, 2020) by the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation. “This...
California's farmers and ranchers invite you to visit, learn, taste and enjoy. Adventure awaits you.
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin Patch - Bakersfield | 10/28/2020 |
| Pumpkin Patch - Bakersfield | 10/29/2020 |
| Pumpkin Patch - Bakersfield | 10/30/2020 |
| Drive Thru Pumpkin Patch - Irvine | 10/31/2020 |
agritourism blog
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UC SAREP receives USDA FMPP grant to strengthen local food networks
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service recently published the recipients of Farmers' Market Promotion Program 2020 grants. The UC...
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Elderberry Workshop at Riverdance Farms
Outdoors. Social Distance. Face Masks. Elderberries! Cindy Lashbrook, co-owner of Riverdance Farms on the Merced River, grows organic...
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Rural Tourism Webinar Friday June 5
Celebrate World Environment Day by joining ACDI/VOCA and Agritourism Experts David Visher & Penny Leff on Friday, June 5, at 11:00 am...
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