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There is one phrase that can strike fear in the heart of pear and apple farmers across the country – Fire Blight. This bacteria is a virulent killer. It can kill an entire orchard in a single growing season. Here…
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Farm Focus: Fire Blight
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Fruit and News of the Week: February 17th
THIS WEEKS FRUIT Navel Oranges Olsen Organic Farm, Lindsay, CA California Navel Oranges are considered to be the best Navels for eating out of hand. They have a thick skin that is easy to peel, are seedless, and have a…
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Fruit and News: Week of May 6th 2013
This Week’s Fruit Apache Apricots Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA The Apache is one of the newest varieties of apricots introduced to growers and was developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. It’s early off the tree, and like our…
Farm Focus: Compost and Beneficial Microbes
Compost, sometimes called black gold, is a vital component to building healthy soil. Like soil, compost is a complex and living system. Each pile of compost has its own biology.
