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Use your CalFresh card at these local farmers markets

Photo: USDA Food and Nutrition Services Monday / lunes: Baywood/Los Osos 2:00pm - 4:30 pm (Bus Route 12S) Tuesday / martes: Paso Robles 9:30am - 12:00pm (Bus Route B) Wednesday morning / mircoles por la maana: Arroyo Grande 8:30am - 10:00am (Bus Route 24) Wednesday afternoon / mircoles por la tarde:...
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Spring
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Oaks in Vineyards: Stay or Go?

During vineyard development, Central Coast grape growers often feel compelled to leave an old iconic oak standing, even if it ends up right in the middle of their vineyard. While driving through the Central Coast, its not unusual to see the pattern of vineyard rows broken by a majestic oak tree.
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Why are you seeing Oak Mortality?

Among the 14 species of oak trees that occur on the central coast, especially blue oaks, have experienced high mortality the past decade. Much of the mortality can be attributed to the intense drought of 2010 to 2013, believed by some to have been the most severe drought in 500 years. 2a.
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Natural Resources of the Central Coast

Natural History of the Central Coast Bioregion is one of the 11 bioregion publications being developed for the California Naturalists Program.
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Winter

The flavors in this homemade and home preserved chicken soup are cleaner and fresher than any store bought soup. Not to mention beautiful! Using fresh picked or farmers market vegetables you can easily make a soup that will be a welcome gift to scare away the winter blues. Photo source: Canva.
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Fall

Do you love taking an ordinary dish and adding a zing of flavor or dash of spice to really bring those mundane dishes to life? Adding a smidgen of a savory, sweet, or spicy condiment can really boost a meal to that next level.
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Spring

How to Make Sauerkraut Adapted from Penn State Extension 2020 Fall is the best time to make sauerkraut as late-season varieties of cabbage contain more natural sugars that help with fermentation. Cabbage is made into sauerkraut through the process of fermentation.
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Business Resources For Small-Scale Farms

Successful farmers combine their production knowledge and skills with top-notch business plans and marketing approaches to provide the nation and world with food. --- Small Farm Handbook, UC ANR Publication 3526I am looking for resources related to...
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