Local FFA members test their job interview and public speaking skills
Future Farmers of America members from King City to Watsonville gathered at Soledad High School for the annual interview contest on Jan. 31.
Monterey County supervisors to honor original Bracero workers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Supervisors Luis Alejo and Chris Lopez will be conducting a special honoring of living Bracero workers who reside in Monterey County at the Sept. 12 Board of Supervisors meeting in Salinas as part of the first-ever āBracero History Recognition...
Enrichment program teaches hundreds of South Monterey County youth about farming
KING CITY ā Hundreds of third-graders recently roamed the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City to learn about agriculture during the annual South County Farm Day.
Students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City schools attended the free educational enrichment program on Jan. 26,...
California family secures 140-year ranching legacy by conserving their ranch near Gabilan Range
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rangeland Trust has announced the conservation of the 9,400-acre Silacci Ranch in San Benito and Monterey counties.
The project was completed by the Rangeland Trust with funding from the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), the California Strategic Growth Councilās Sustainable Agricultural...
Salinas Valley Fair ākicks offā 2023 season
KING CITY ā It was a packed house inside the Orradre Building at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on April 15, as 600 supporters of the Salinas Valley Fair attended the annual Fair Kick-Off dinner, dance and auction fundraiser.
Guests were served a...
Monterey County examines impacts of Covid-19 on local agriculture industry
SALINAS VALLEY ā The results of a survey intended to better understand how Covid-19 has impacted Monterey County agriculture was released May 4 by Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonzales.
Survey results showed a total of 2,093 acres lost or not planted.
āThe survey is a preliminary look...
Senior researcher joins Farm Fuel
Dr. Joji Muramoto recently joined Farm Fuel part-time as senior researcher/consultant to conduct research improving the efficiency of mustard seed meal and ASD applications and products.
2023 wine grape harvest begins in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā The 2023 Monterey County wine grape harvest has begun with Scheid Family WinesāĀ Isabelleās VineyardĀ located in the Salinas Valley along River Road, west of Chualar, on the Monterey Wine Trail, announced Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association last week.
Cool weather delayed the...
2016 crop statistics released for SLO County
The San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures has announced the release of the 2016 production statistics for the local agricultural industry. The total gross crop value for 2016 was $914,724,000.
King City FFA students partake in 5K Fun Run
KING CITY ā To celebrate National Ag Day, the King City High School FFA chapter participated in the 2021 5K for FFA Virtual Fun Run last month, hosted by the National FFA Organization.
About 45 club members, faculty and extended family participated and came together...

















