agriculture
AgTech Hackathon bridges industries to find farming solutions
ESCONDIDO — A first-of-its-kind “hackathon” will bring together the region’s historical agriculture and technology industries to inspire new companies and find solutions for area farmers....
Escondido farming students learn ups, downs of agriculture
ESCONDIDO — A year roiled by inflation and supply-chain issues provided students in the Future Farmers of America program at Escondido High School an opportunity...
Escondido home to the county’s last dairy farm
ESCONDIDO — The last dairy farm in San Diego County nourishes its underground livestock just as much as its happy cows and heifers above. Where...
Deadly citrus tree disease detected in North San Diego County
OCEANSIDE — A deadly citrus tree disease has been found in at least eight trees in North County, prompting state agricultural officials to declare quarantine...
County agriculture values top $1.8 billion for first time since 2014
REGION — Agriculture values topped $1.8 billion for the first time since 2014 and just the third time in 30 years in San Diego County’s...
Shareholders accuse Airstream Innovations CEO David Chelf of corporate fraud
A successful Rancho Santa Fe horticulturist known for growing French heirloom strawberries utilizing his patented greenhouse technology is facing accusations of corporate fraud by shareholders...
Local organizations continue offering help to shutdown-affected workers
More organizations around San Diego County offered help today to federal employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown....
Farm Bureau offering year-round farm tours
The San Diego County Farm Bureau has said goodbye to Farm Tour Day, opting instead to offer a variety of farm tours throughout the year,...
Garden training prepares military for PACOM deployments
The San Diego Botanic Garden has served as the backdrop to countless peaceful walks and meanders...
Agriculture ordinance up for planning commission OK
After months of debate and fine tuning, a proposed ordinance that would allow homeowners to engage in some agricultural activities by right...
Farm lab gets new director, $10,000 grant
It has been a busy three weeks for Mim Michelove, the champion of the Encinitas Union School District’s burgeoning farm lab, and who was recently......
Funds approved for firefighter hires, agritourism studies and aquatic center plans
OCEANSIDE — The city quietly passed its budget with funds focused on safety, economic development and city services on June 3....