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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Jessie's Organic Farm

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
Jessie’s Organic Farms is dedicated to growing organic vegetables in Monterey County, CA. They used the Business Builder award to purchase technology tools that will allow them to grow the business and track sales. The farm purchased a computer, finance software, a printer and scale. Jessie says these tools…
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cover crop

Cover Crops Fall Field Day

August 5, 2026
By Ben A Faber
September 15th from 9:30am - 12:00pm for a field day focused on forages and cover crops. Topics include:Warm Season (C4) low water use grasses for Irrigated Pasture. Theresa Becchetti UCCEAnnual Warm Season Cover crops for grazing. Sarah Light UCCENitrogen production by cover crop components and…
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Page

Food & Farm Business Resources

Resources There are many resources available in our region to help you build and grow your food business. Use the filters below to find resources specific to your location and business needs. Farm to School Technical Assistance with Urban Farm Alliance USDA is partnering with the Urban School…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

California Buckwheat

August 5, 2026
By Susan L. Cooker, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
California is the native home of many wild buckwheat species. They can be seen growing on offshore islands, through coastal areas, and all the way to the High Sierra. Wild buckwheat (Eriogonum spp.) has several plant shapes and sizes: from low, sprawling ground covers to medium and large shrubs. Some are…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Educating Miku

August 5, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
farmers markets now Offering everything fresh MG ‘s educate here 
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Highlight Series: Hope Zabronsky, Associate Director for Climate Smart Agriculture

August 5, 2026
By Nicole Oliveros
Hope's path to climate-smart agriculture began early, inspired by her mother's career in environmental policy. Hope studied environmental science at the University of Vermont, working on sustainable food systems and water quality, before her job in California doing youth sustainability education planted the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Event

Child Support Awareness at Maple Elementary School in Tulare

Aug 12, 2026

In support of Child Support Awareness Month (August), the Tulare County Department of Child Support Services (TCDCSS) has teamed up with Valley Strong Credit Union to hold its 2nd Annual Back-to-School Bash backpack giveaway, benefiting students at Maple Elementary School. Join the UC Master Gardeners…
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County
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Olive Street Elementary school Logo with school name around a Tiger's glare
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Event

Child Support Awareness at Olive Street Elementary School in Porterville

Aug 11, 2026

In support of Child Support Awareness Month (August), the Tulare County Department of Child Support Services (TCDCSS) has teamed up with Valley Strong Credit Union to hold its 2nd Annual Back-to-School Bash backpack giveaway, benefiting students at Olive Street Elementary School. Join the UC Master…
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County
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