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March 5, 2026

South County Farm Day returns to Salinas Valley Fairgrounds

KING CITY — This year’s 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...

Ag Commissioner’s Office hosts PPE distribution in King City

KING CITY — Dozens of vehicles lined up to receive supplies during a PPE distribution event on Feb. 3, hosted by the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office in King City. More than 60 agricultural companies, including growers, pest control businesses and farm labor contractors,...

Grant helps agricultural workers succeed at Hartnell

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College announced it has received a multi-year grant of $260,000 from Bank of America that will strengthen its ability to help Salinas Valley agricultural workers succeed and advance in an industry increasingly shaped by technology and automation. The grant will support...

King City High School Agriculture Department earns state award

KING CITY — King City High School Agriculture Department has been honored with the prestigious California Agricultural Teachers’ Association (CATA) Outstanding 4-6 Person Department Award, a recognition aimed at promoting exemplary middle and secondary programs in agricultural education. The award celebrates the department’s commitment to...

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.

Guest Column | Food Security is Critical to Economic and National Security on California’s Central Coast

The agricultural stretch of California’s Central Coast along the Salinas Valley is often called the ā€œSalad Bowl of the World,ā€ and for good reason. It supplies over 60% of the nation’s lettuce and substantial portions of strawberries, spinach and broccoli. But beyond the fertile...

Templeton Wine Festival returns this weekend

The fifth annual Templeton Wine Festival, hosted by the Templeton Chamber of Commerce, is set to return Saturday, May 6.

Nicky Hahn, founder of Hahn Family Wines, dies at age 81

Nicolaus ā€œNickyā€ Hahn, founder of Hahn Family Wines and pioneer of California’s Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, died last Friday at his home in Zurich, Switzerland. He was 81 years old.

Lavender Creek expands wellness experience into community workshop series

Lavender Creek
GREENFIELD — 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...

Salinas Valley Fair returns with ā€˜thrills’ this week

Salinas Valley Fair
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair will bring ā€œGolden Hills & Fair Time Thrillsā€ for its 80th celebration taking place Thursday through Sunday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. ā€œWe are so excited to celebrate the 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair, May 16-19,ā€...