Los Angeles Plastic Bag Ban Starts On Jan. 1
After Jan. 1, Los Angeles shoppers will no longer be presented with that checkout choice: Paper or plastic? …
Year: 2013
SoCal Cracks Down On Fraud At Farmers Markets
Southern California officials have cracked down this past year on vendors who violate state law by selling fruits and vegetables they don’t produce. Violators can be fined up to $1,000 for each offense and banned from the markets for up to 18 months. …
Drones Could Revolutionize Agriculture, Farmers Say
Experts point to agriculture as the most promising commercial market for drones because the technology is a perfect fit for large-scale farms and vast rural areas where privacy and safety issues are less of a concern. …
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Packers: First The Freeze, Now Sorting Out Damaged Fruit
San Joaquin Valley citrus packers are hiring extra workers and inspecting fruit as they try to separate the good from the bad after an early December freeze.
Agri-Culture Receives Large Contribution From Lakeside Organic Gardens
The organization Agri-Culture announced that it has received a $5,000 contribution from Lakeside Organic Gardens. The gift will be used for providing educational opportunities to the public to learn about local farming. …
