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Green agricultural fields and farm buildings in Turlock, photographed in November 2008.
Agricultural fields in Turlock, November 2008. Photo: Intothewoods29 / Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. Cropped and resized.

A drive up Geer Road can end with a box of peaches, a warm turnover or children climbing at the fruit barn. South of town, lavender and alpacas offer a different afternoon. Jump to: Geer Road fruit barns · Hilmar's dairy story · Pumpkins, flowers & U-pick · Gemperle Farms · More farming families Match the Farm Stop to the SeasonUse this as a planning guide, then follow the operator's current announcement for opening dates,… Keep Reading

Increased Demand Helps Organic Walnuts

in Agriculture

Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than their conventional counterparts, but for struggling California walnut growers, the organic premiums have not necessarily translated to higher profits.

The price of conventional walnuts has plunged to record-low levels in recent years, dragging down organic walnut prices. At the same time, “a steady increase in supply” has also weighed on the organic walnut market, said Teddy Schrier, who markets organic walnuts for Grower Direct Nut Co. in Stanislaus County.

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Get Your Gifts Wrapped at the Farmers Market

in Agriculture/Event News

Don’t have time on your hands to wrap any Christmas presents? Are you simply just bad at wrapping gifts? Well, fear not, as volunteers from Keyes to Learning Charter Academy will be offering free gift wrapping for the next three weeks at the Turlock Certified Farmers Market.

The idea to offer free gift wrapping originated last holiday season when TCFM marketing director Nick Schuller suggested the idea to Lightly Used Books owner Jenni Brannon. The two hosted a day of gift wrapping at the bookstore. This year, Schuller wants to offer the service to more people for more than just a day.

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Floodwaters on Farms Help Boost Aquifers

in Agriculture

The historically wet winter early this year motivated greater adoption of a water management strategy known as flood-managed aquifer recharge, or flood-MAR, in which excess flood flows are diverted onto farmland to boost depleted groundwater aquifers.

“We knew from the previous year, even in intense drought years, we have opportunities with these big storm events and need to do everything we can,” said California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth, addressing water managers, farmers, government officials and others, as part of the Flood-MAR Forum in Sacramento last week. “Our ability to respond to those kinds of intense rain events is becoming increasingly important.”

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Extended Farmers Market Offers Market Match Program

in Agriculture/Business & Economy

The Turlock Certified Farmers Market will be extending its current season through the end of December, and then re-open two months earlier than usual in March of 2024.

Typically, the market season begins in May and lasts through October.

“This extends the season by two months on each end,” said Nick Schuller, market director for TCFM. “It will be open for 10 months out of the year.”

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Good News, Bad News for California Almond Growers

in Agriculture/Food & Drink

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recently released 2023 California Almond Objective Measurement Report shows that almond production is forecast at 2.60 billion meat pounds, up 4 percent from May’s forecast, and 1 percent above last year’s crop of 2.57 billion meat pounds — all this despite the heavy rainfall this winter that hindered bee pollination of trees.

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More Weekend Shopping Awaits Downtown at ‘The Market’

in Business & Economy/Agriculture

If you thought that life in downtown Turlock slowed down on Sundays, two local business owners want you to think again.

On May 7, Main Street between First and Broadway was blocked off to drivers and filled with nearly 50 vendors as part of The Market, a brand new makers’ market in the heart of Turlock. The minds behind the project are Stephanie Torres and Adrina Silveira.

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Abundant Rain = Good Irrigation Season

in Environment/Agriculture

Since the last storm system moved through the region, there’s one question on most everybody’s mind: “Is the drought over?”

Of course, the answer to that can vary, depending on who you ask. And regardless of the answer, you shouldn’t go back to 20-minute showers and watering your lawn every day. But if you’re asking the folks at Turlock Irrigation District, then, yeah, the drought is pretty much over.

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The World of Renewables This Week

US EV maker Mullen Automotive issued Q1 figures completing its purchase of Electric Last Mile Solutions for $105 million in cash, announced in November,

‘A Game-Changer’: San Joaquin Valley Farmers Help Replenish Groundwater by Flooding Their Fields

in Agriculture/Environment

For farmers throughout California, dealing with drought is one of many stressors.

San Joaquin County almond farmer Christine Gemperle says it’s something she thinks about every single day.

“I guess I’ve had anxiety over it, sometimes despair,” Gemperle said.

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Fatal Bicycle Accident on Almond Avenue and Elm Avenue in Modesto

in Agriculture/Public Safety
Fatal Bicycle Collision on Almond Avenue

On the afternoon of Tuesday, January 10, 2023, CHP traffic officers reported a fatal vehicle versus bicycle collision on Almond Avenue in the Modesto area. The incident occurred on Almond Avenue in the vicinity of Elm Avenue at approximately 3:20 p.m. and involved a Chevrolet sedan, officials said.

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