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FIREBAUGH, Calif. — It was a late March morning and dozens of women and men descended on a San Joaquin Valley asparagus farm — one of the last in the
In a region celebrated for its rich agricultural heritage, the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) organized a workshop earlier this year that convened key stakeholders and experts to address
Despite high labor costs and intense competition from Mexico, California asparagus production continues to drop, and USDA plans to purchase various proteins to support American agriculture and feed kids and families.
With high labor costs and intense competition from Mexico, California asparagus production continues to drop.
Asparagus production in the Golden State has plummeted and farmers are turning to unique varieties and new marketing avenues to continue producing the crop.