Upcoming events in Napa Valley
Community calendar events for listings in Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga, Yountville, American Canyon and greater Napa County.
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Zingerman's Roadhouse hosts author for book talk and dinner
Zingerman’s Roadhouse hosts “The Migrant Chef” author Laura Tillman and Freep restaurant critic Lyndsay C. Green for book talk and dinner at Literati.
Source: freep.com
Why the Future of San José's Flea Market Could Be an Abandoned Landfill
The former Singleton Road dump could fit the hundreds of vendors at La Pulga. But can the former landfill be transformed into a future landmark?
Source: kqed.org
Living Bracero workers in Monterey County to be honored by Board of Supervisors
Two Monterey County Supervisors will be conducting a special honoring of living Monterey County Bracero workers in the first Bracero History Recognition Week during a ceremony this month. Supervisor and Board Chair Luis Alejo, along with Supervisor Chris Lopez, will conduct the event at 10:30 a.m. at the Sept. 12 Supervisors meeting.
United States Monterey County Luis Alejo Chris Lopez Bracero Program Two Monterey County Supervisors
Source: santacruzsentinel.com
Living Bracero workers in Monterey County to be honored by Supervisors
SALINAS – Two Monterey County Supervisors will be conducting a special honoring of living Monterey County Bracero workers in the first Bracero History Recognition Week during a ceremony this month. Supervisor and Board Chair Luis Alejo, along with Supervisor Chris Lopez, will conduct the event at 10:30 a.m. at the Sept. 12 Supervisors meeting at […]
United States Monterey County Chris Lopez Luis Alejo Bracero Program Two Monterey County Supervisors
Source: montereyherald.com
The problems with the US's farm worker program
Over the years, U.S. agriculture has grown increasingly dependent on the H-2A Guest Worker program to bring in foreign workers to harvest crops. H2A is a…
Source: biztoc.com
Why the H-2A visa program could use a makeover : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR
Over the years, U.S. agriculture has grown increasingly dependent on the H-2A Guest Worker program to bring in foreign workers to harvest crops. H2A is a vestige of a U.S. and Mexican policy called the Bracero Program, which ended in the 1960s. Today on the show, why farmers and farm worker advocates are calling for more scrutiny of the current-day visa program, which has been dogged by concerns about worker exploitation and safety. Related Episodes:Farm Jobs Friday (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) Fo...
Source: npr.org
Stephen Gordon continues grandparents' legacy at Cadena Farms – Daily Democrat
“For me, the biggest thing is legacy,” Gordon emphasized. “My grandfather came here in the 50s to start a life and I feel it’s irresponsible for us to not try to live up to that work that took to get here. Otherwise, what was it all really for.”
Source: dailydemocrat.com
The perfect summer day trip involves life-changing tacos in Watsonville
A summertime drive past Watsonville is also a drive past countless fruit stands, all selling fresh berries.
Source: ksbw.com
'The Migrant Chef' follows Mexican star chef Lalo García's rise
In “The Migrant Chef,” author Laura Tillman follows the saga of Mexican restaurateur Lalo García to paint a more humane picture of migrants who cross the border.
Source: csmonitor.com