Happy #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth!🎉 Join us as we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Hispanic producers who are the backbone of California’s farms and ranches. From Sept 15 - Oct 15, we recognize the hard work that helps feed our communities and the world. ¡Gracias!

Dragonflies are beneficial insects for our crops, catching many flying insect pests in the air. They spend the first half of their lives as aquatic nymphs in irrigation canals. #farming #pestcontrol

I think it’s time to call the farm advisor. CA&ES, UC Davis Pam Kan-Rice

WTH is this growing out of this tree stump? (bottle for size perspective)

We’re grateful for our UC Cooperative Extension Service farm advisors! Thank you, Tom Turini, from Fresno County for coming to our aid.

How UC helps 3 Central Valley farmers feed America buff.ly/0njzDas (via University of California cc: Westside Farmer 🍈 ) In CA, where farming has grown into a $60B industry, science is happening down on the farm — and research has literally become an essential part

UC research has developed crop varieties that can withstand drought, floods and disease, tools and techniques that enhance productivity, and uses science-backed solutions to maximize the state’s precious water supply. bit.ly/41mT8lQ

Interesting perspective on Hispanic foods in the US and its cultural influences. #NationalHispanicHeritage month

I’m at the San Benito County Fair supporting 4H and FFA students. Lots of farmers and businesses buying animals and giving back to the community. Great programs for kids. Proud of my grandkids participating. UCANR California 4-H Ag&Natural Resources

San Luis Reservoir yesterday. It bottomed out in July, and has been gradually coming up to just over half full now. San Luis stores water for about 27 million Californians and several million acres of farmland. #CVP #SWP #CAwater

Controlled burns of upper watersheds may also have drought resiliency benefits for California.

Welcome to Del Bosque Farms this week, MWD of SoCal Directors, Director Dezi Alvarez, Representing West Basin MWD Municipal Water District and Vice Chair Gail Goldberg, Representing the San Diego County Water Authority San Diego County Water Authority.

California becomes world's fourth largest economy, driven by tech and agriculture sectors bakersfieldnow.com/news/arc-baker…

The Firebaugh Eagle Football are dedicating their field to Josh Allen this Friday night! 🏈🔥 Be there for this special night honoring a legendary former Eagle 🦅 Joel Allen Firebaugh Eagles Athletics Westside Farmer 🍈 Buffalo Bills Kevin Arias-Romero, 30

Eat Almonds to Support a Healthy Gut New research from leading scientists suggests that eating almonds supports beneficial gut bacteria – a key factor in better digestion and overall health. #almonds #health #nutrition almonds.org/about-us/press…

Well deserved recognition for a world class California institution.

Good morning. My friend’s red table grapes near Fresno, California. It takes a tremendous amount of hand labor to produce these grapes- pruning, leafing, trimming, picking, packing. But they are so good!

On #NationalFarmersDay two groups from MWD of SoCal visited Del Bosque Farms to learn about farms and water, led by Director James Crawford Representing Central Basin Municipal Water District, and Director David D. De Jesus Representing Three Valleys Municipal Water District.

How much rain for the Valley, A.J. Fox ?

My cactus bloomed right before the rain. Huge beautiful blossoms, worth posting, don’t you think?