Lavender Creek expands wellness experience into community workshop series
GREENFIELD ā Lavender Creek, a family-run lavender farm and growing wellness brand near Greenfield in South Monterey County, has transformed its first Lavender Wellness Experience at the farm into a growing series of community workshops that bring calm and comfort directly to seniors and...
South County Ag Tour to visit Greenfield, San Ardo and PeachTree Farms
The 41st Annual South County Ag Tour is set for Aug. 25, hosted by Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, and will visit several agricultural destinations in South Monterey County.
Monterey Countyās Covid-19 infection rates highest in agriculture
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Health Department reports that 475 agriculture workers, or 36.79 percent of the countyās total confirmed cases, have been infected with Covid-19 as of June 22.
A large gap separates that figure and the 261 āunknown or under investigationā category, and...
18 farmworkers treated for possible pesticide exposure
The Monterey County Agricultural Commissionerās Office is investigating an incident of possible exposure of farmworkers to pesticides.
Retiree reflects on half-century of agricultural work in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Jesse Holguin retired from Gonzales Irrigation Systems on Dec. 31, wrapping up a career of 40 years with the company and more than 50 years in total with agricultural work.
Holguin began working for Mel Fowler of King City 51 years ago,...
Wine grape harvest begins gradually
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA) has announced the beginning of the 2018 wine grape harvest in Monterey Wine Country.
Scheid Family Wines achieves Bee Friendly Farming Certification
SALINAS VALLEY ā Scheid Family Wines has successfully obtained the Bee Friendly Farming Certification for its estate White Flower Vineyard, a prestigious designation that underscores the Greenfield wineryās commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
This certification, awarded by Pollinator Partnership, recognizes Scheidās efforts to promote...
Community workshops exploring regionās water use underway in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is hosting multiple workshops this spring to provide residents and businesses of the Salinas Valley with an opportunity to learn about water use and management in the region.
The āOur Water Future in the Salinas Valley:...
California Rodeo Salinas unveils 2026 commemorative poster
SALINAS ā California Rodeo Salinas has unveiled its 2026 commemorative poster, a striking tribute to patriotism and tradition.
This yearās design features Retired Sgt. First Class James āGuidoā Davis parachuting the American flag into the arena from 5,000 feet above ā a moment that has...
South County Farm Day returns to Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
KING CITY ā This yearās South County Farm Day brought about 650 third- and fourth-graders to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on Jan. 27.
The South Monterey County students, stemming from Gonzales to King City schools, attended the free educational enrichment program taught...
















