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In October, I had the pleasure of joining the Sustainable Cotton Project on a farm tour to see how this non-profit that is dedicated to the production and promotion of of sustainably grown domestic cotton fiber is working to change … Continue reading
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One of my most favorite things to eat in the world are artichokes, and so I was excited to have the chance to drive through Castroville, the Artichoke Capital of the World! And as a bonus, at the end, I’ll … Continue reading
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I must confess that whenever I travel the Central Valley, I see grapes, pistachios and almonds growing, plus citrus, lots of citrus – and I think to myself, this is not what I eat. My family eats some table grapes … Continue reading
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‘Measure, measure, measure’ seems to be the mantra for the Coachella Valley Water District, who are rightfully proud of their water efficiency and management and eager to show the difference in farming methods that differentiate them from their neighbors to … Continue reading
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When I visited Sacramento in March (see post below), the continuous rain and flooding problems made my planned trip into the Delta a wash, so instead I drove out to the Heidrick Ag History Center in Woodland, California, just 15 … Continue reading
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This week, I’m doing something totally different – I’m traveling through central Ontario, Canada. The area I am visiting is rural, agriculture being the main industry, but it’s done quite differently here. The landscape and layout of the population is … Continue reading
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The first part of my Imperial Valley presentation, a technical slideshow on the Imperial Dam and All-American Canal, is in the finishing phases and will soon be posted online. It expands on this post on the Imperial Dam and All-American … Continue reading
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One of the most-viewed posts here on the photoblog is on the Imperial Dam and All-American Canal headworks, a post I put together while on a trip gathering photos and information for an upcoming series I have been producing on … Continue reading
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I have traveled through California’s San Joaquin Valley (also known as the Central Valley) a number of times, once on an organized tour but mostly on my own. I find agricultural landscapes interesting, plus I am interested in seeing where … Continue reading