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Adult diamondback moth on Broccoli leaf with chewed holes.
Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Share your Insights! UCCE Northern Central Coast Diamondback Moth Survey

July 27, 2026
By Dylan J Beal
Calling all pest control advisors, growers, and shippers of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara Counties!  I am asking folks to please fill out a short survey (5 min or less) on 2026 diamondback moth pressure as well as pest management practices in brassica crops in 2025 and 2026…
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Person standing in a farm field with clients listening to educational content.
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association Cultivates New Food Businesses: La Bisnaga Organic Farm

July 27, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association Cultivates New Food Businesses: La Bisnaga Organic Farm The IssueThe owner of La Bisnaga Organic Farm was previously a farmworker, working for large companies in the Salinas Valley region. His desire had been growing for years to do something on his own…
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Strawberry field with raised beds covered in agricultural plastic.
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

California Farmlink Invests in the Future of California Agriculture: Loan Capital, Land Access, and Business Education for Farmers and Ranchers

July 27, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
California Farmlink Invests in the Future of California Agriculture: Loan Capital, Land Access, and Business Education for Farmers and Ranchers The IssueFor many small- and mid-scale California farmers, land ownership isn’t just a goal, it’s the foundation for financial stability, self-reliance, and…
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Nevada Department of Agriculture and Southwest Regional Food Business Center Empower Meat Producers and Processors with New State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and Supportive Technical Assistance

July 27, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
Nevada Department of Agriculture and Southwest Regional Food Business Center Empower Meat Producers and Processors with New State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and Supportive Technical Assistance The IssueNevada’s primary agricultural product is cattle, yet there are only four fixed USDA inspected…
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Gathering of people indoors for the California Hub Convening.
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology Champions Strong Regional Food Economy with CA Food Hub Convening

July 27, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology Champions Strong Regional Food Economy with CA Food Hub Convening The IssueThrough the Southwest Regional Food Business Center (SWRFBC), we have initiated a statewide effort to support and connect food hub stakeholders across California. Improving coordination among…
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ALBA clients and staff standing outdoors.
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association Increases Market Access for Farmers with Gold Star Foods Collaboration

July 27, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
What is the issue?Most of ALBA’s farmers market their product through local distributors, some of which have been instrumental in helping farmers move volumes of their organic produce. Indeed, they are the ‘bread and butter’ of most farmers. The challenge in this arrangement is that farmers sell on the ‘open…
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Lost Sierra delivering work in a farm field with youth.
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

North State Planning & Development Collective at CSU Chico Offers Resiliency Training to Rural Communities

July 27, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
North State Planning & Development Collective at CSU Chico Offers Resiliency Training to Rural Communities The Issue – Disaster Preparedness for Rural Food BusinessesCSU Chico, a key partner of the Southwest Regional Food Business Center (SWRFBC), is situated in a region deeply impacted by natural…
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Farmer standing in a field of greens
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Kitchen Table Advisors Empowers Small Food Business: Salazar Organic Farms

July 27, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
The IssueIn 2019, Alejandro started working on a project, Salazar Organic Farms, growing vegetables such as bok choy and radishes on 7.5 acres. Having no previous knowledge on running a farming business, the growth of Salazar Organic Farms was further stifled by the pandemic in 2020 and the difficulties of…
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