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THIS WEEKS FRUIT Valencia Oranges Pleasant Valley Ranch, Springville, 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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Farm Focus: Fire Blight
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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Fruit and News of the Week: March 24th
THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Navel Oranges California Oranges, Springville, 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 meaty…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: Avocado, Climate Change, Drought, Farmer Al, Frog Hollow Farm, Hayward Kiwi, oranges
Farm Focus: Frog Hollow Dried Fruit
There is a brief period of time at Frog Hollow Farm where there is no fruit to harvest. The last citrus has been picked and the first stone fruits are beginning to show their form. This time opens the perfect…
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Recipe: Dried Fruit Truffles
These truffles are a healthy and delicious snack that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are simple to make and will store in the fridge for a week, and in the freezer for up to a year.…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: chocolate, dried fruit, Farmer Al, Frog Hollow, Girl Scott Samoa cookies
