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Small Farm Program in the News
Small Farm Program advisors and staff members are experts in small farm-related issues and other agricultural topics. Listed below are some of the most recent news articles available online that make use of Small Farm Program sources.
For more information, contact Brenda Dawson
Recent headlines
- Harvesting squash at non-peak times nets better prices
by Kathy Coatney, Ag Alert
"Overproduction is the single most common problem with California summer squash, according to Mark Gaskell, University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor for small farms and specialty crops in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. One way to get around the problem is to harvest the squash at non-traditional times. ..."
- Capers snag growers, consumers
by Cecilia Parsons, Capital Press
"University of California Cooperative Extension small farm (advisor) Richard Molinar is just happy that people are willing to grow capers, a specialty crop he believes has potential for small acreage U.S. farmers. ..."
- Riceland co-op tensions rise over rice-contamination suit
by Nancy Cole, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
"Disillusionment among members of Arkansas’ largest farmer-owned cooperative has begun bubbling to the surface in the wake of an ongoing lawsuit involving the 2006 contamination of U. S. long-grain rice supplies by unapproved, genetically engineered rice. ..."
- Tambien crecen en California
by Lourdes Lopez, La Opinion
"Aunque le parezca imposible, en tierras californianas ahora se
pueda dar una rica mordida a un delicioso tamarillo, a una maracuyá o a una rica carambola. ..."
- From farm to table: Organics take root
by Jeff Nachtigal, Bakersfield Californian
"Every Saturday morning a semi truck rolls to a stop next to the In-N-Out Burger on Stockdale Highway and hundreds of boxes of organic fruit and produce are stacked in the parking lot. ..."
- CDFA seeks input on state's vision for ag in 2030
by Christine Souza, Ag Alert
"A vision for the future of the state's agricultural sector was addressed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture in Sacramento May 29 during one of a handful of listening sessions being held throughout the state. ..."
- New crop: Berries of a different color
by Mike Hodgson, The (Arroyo Grande) Adobe Press
"About 55 people learned about virtually every aspect of growing blueberries at a UC Cooperative Extension field day last week at a Nipomo farm. ..." (Review of one of the 2008 Week of Blueberries events)
- Farmers' markets put a familiar face on fresh produce
by Cecilia Parsons, Capital Press
"If the face behind the fresh produce sold at the famous San Luis Obispo Thursday night farmers' market looks familiar, it's because Robert Hayashi has been bringing his strawberries and vegetables nearly as long as the market has been open.. ..."
- A Sisterly Rivalry Leads Directly to Pies
by Anne Raver, New York Times
"Thanks to hybridizers, cultivated blueberries can be grown just about anywhere, as long as you get the soil right and don’t let the plants dry out. ..."
- Hmong Growers Meet At Farm Conference
by Kevin James Gardner, Asian Week
"VISALIA, Calif. — California growers welcomed fellow Hmong farmers to their annual Small Farm Conference last week in the heart of the fertile San Joaquin Valley. ..."
- Growers explore exotic crops
by Bob Krauter, Capital Press
"They have exotic names - opo, pitahaya and sinqua - and unique shapes, sizes and colors, but they may hold promise for small-scale California farmers. ..." (Review of 2007 Specialty Crops Conference, held by the UC Small Farm Program)
- Study shows co-ops serve farmers well (also re-published here)
by Don Curlee, for the Visalia Times-Delta
"Some lingering doubt about the effectiveness of the agricultural cooperatives that serve California farmers has been cleared up by a 12-year study completed by University of California researchers. ..."
- True Blue
by Nzong Xiong, Fresno Bee
"You can grow blueberries here, but it's important to get the variety and soil condition right ..."
- Green acres: Rural California benefits from a new crop of tourists
by Jim Morris, California Country Magazine
"Oh sure, you could jet off to an exotic locale such as Paris, Samoa or Aberdeen for your next getaway. Then again, you could join a growing number of people heading on some of California's roads less traveled--that lead you to places like Perris (Riverside County), Samoa (Humboldt County) or Aberdeen (Inyo County) ..."
- Growing is 'fun' part of the organic citrus business
by Cecilia Parsons, Capital Press
"EXETER - Despite the lush foliage on his trees and the knee-high weeds between the rows, Porterville citrus grower John France has discovered it isn't easy being green...."
- Organic answers
by Nancy Osborne, ABC-30 (Fresno)
"For the past few years, a growing number of Americans have embraced 'organic' food products. That demand is being met at mega supermarkets and small corner markets and that demand is also changing California farming. ..."
- Inland farms lure tourists to stay in business
by Imran Ghori, The (Riverside) Press-Enterprise
"123 Farm, part of the Highland Springs Resort in Cherry Valley, started as an organic farm three years ago growing herbs such as lavender, rosemary, peppermint and sage that are used to make essential oils. ..."
- Local research helps blueberries become
lucrative county crop (scroll down)
by Miles Shuper, The Valley Voice
"Visalia - It’s no secret that blueberries are a good health food. But recently, the fruit has begun to help the economic health of California farmers, especially in Tulare County which is known for its agricultural productivity and diversity. ..."
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