California Farm Overtime Law AB 1066: Why Good Intentions Backfired on Farmworkers
AB 1066 backfired on many California farmworkers because most farms responded to overtime after 40 hours by capping schedules at 40 and…
Farm Worker Wages: Comparing US and Mexico Agricultural Labor Economics
Farm workers in the United States earn far more than farm workers in Mexico: our preliminary look suggests US agricultural take-home pay…
How to Stake Avocado Tree Branches: Protecting Fruit and Guiding Canopy Growth
To stake a sagging avocado branch, set a prop under the limb at its balance point, lift it 12 to 18 inches…
Are Farmers Rich? The Reality of Agricultural Income and California Family Farms
Most farmers are not rich: many own valuable land and equipment, but the farming itself often earns little or even loses money,…
San Diego Agriculture: Why San Diego County Leads California in Value Per Acre
San Diego County holds a surprising title in the world of farming: it is the number one county in California for agricultural…
San Diego County Small Farms: Why Local Agriculture Leads the Nation
San Diego County holds a unique title in American agriculture that surprises most people outside our region. While large-scale industrial farming dominates…
Farm Gate Pricing Explained: Why Family Farmers Receive 10% of Grocery Prices
The farm gate price is what a grower actually receives for a crop after packing, shipping, marketing and retail markups are taken…
Why Food Prices Are Rising: California AB 1066 and Its Impact on Family Farms
Food prices keep rising because nearly every cost of growing food has gone up at once, and labor is one of the…
First Avocado Tree in San Diego County: The Surprising History of Escondido Avocados
According to San Diego County Farm Bureau records, the first avocado tree in San Diego County was planted in Escondido in 1892.…
Hass Avocado Patent 139: The History of California’s Most Famous Fruit
The Forgotten History of Plant Patent 139 The Hass avocado was patented as U.S. Plant Patent No. 139 on August 27, 1935,…
