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Economic issues plaguing farmers homegrown, not imported per farmers, ranchers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) " As many are feeling a pinch at the pump with gas prices on a recent rise, as oil prices skyrocketed amidst the conflict in Iran. One local farmer and politician say the issues plaguing farmers in California…...
European drought dries up rivers, kills fish, shrivels crops
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1099+ words) From dry and cracked reservoirs in Spain to falling water levels on major arteries like the Danube, the Rhine and the Po, an unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of Europe. It is damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions, causing…...
New York Times reporter discusses investigation into Chavez accusations
3+ week, 1+ day ago (11+ words) 23 ABC News Bakersfield...
We feed the nation: Farmworkers reflect on life in the fields
1+ mon, 25+ min ago (14+ words) 23 ABC News Bakersfield...
The 'Wonderful' future of agricultural technology careers
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) SHAFTER, Calif. (KERO) " Bakersfield College and The Wonderful Career Center have come together to provide students with a new opportunity in the field of industrial technology through classroom instruction, lab work, and on-the-job learning. Director of Talent Partnerships for The…...
President Trump says he wants to protect farm workers from deportation
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (367+ words) President Trump is now indicating he may sign an executive order to protect farm workers and hotel workers from deportation. I'm Steve Virgen, your neighborhood reporter. This comes amid growing fear in the agricultural industry that immigration raids are endangering…...