Agriculture
County Program Helps Entrepreneurial Farmer Build His Organic Business
Durgaprasad Ala left his job as a software engineer to become an organic farmer. He’s pursuing his dream with the help of a $27,000 grant from the County of Santa Clara that incentivizes sustainable farming practices.
Nursery Crops and Mushrooms Lead the Way in Santa Clara County Agriculture
The 2023 Santa Clara County Crop Report shows a rise in the value of agricultural products to $371.5 million, with a banner year for lettuce.
County Encourages Residents to Go Green During Earth Month
The County and community partners offer a wide range of ecofriendly programs, services and activities to help you celebrate Earth Month and protect the environment.
County Grant Program Helps Local Farmers and Fights Climate Change
Spade & Plow organic farm in Gilroy was among the first 12 participants in the County of Santa Clara's new Agricultural Resilience Incentive Grant Program, which provided the owners with $25,500 to use on agricultural practices that improve soil health and ease climate change.
New Agricultural Detection Dog and Her Handler Take on Bad Bugs
Everest, a 2-year-old black lab, and her handler, Jana Labrucherie, are helping to protect California's multibillion-dollar agriculture industry by intercepting shipments of mangoes, guava and other fruit containing non-native insects and pests.
State Pilot Project Makes Fruits and Vegetables More Affordable for Low-Income County Residents
Santa Clara County is one of nearly a dozen California counties taking part in the project, which provides financial incentives to CalFresh Food recipients to purchase healthy food.
Nursery Crops and Mushrooms Remain the Champs of Santa Clara County Agriculture
The County of Santa Clara 2022 Crop Report shows the value of the county’s agricultural products rose last year to $359 million, more than a third of which came from nursery crops and mushrooms
California’s Largest Urban Farm and Affordable Housing Community Opens Its Doors
Agrihood, located in the city of Santa Clara, provides low-income seniors with nutritious produce through an on-site farm and will offer programs such as farmers markets and gardening lessons on its 1.5 acres of open space.
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Declared in Portion of Santa Clara County
A 112-square-mile area that includes the cities of Santa Clara and Sunnyvale and parts of seven other cities will remain under quarantine into 2024 as state authorities work to eliminate the invasive pest.
State Takes Emergency Action to Eradicate Oriental Fruit Flies Found in City of Santa Clara
Treatment will begin on Saturday, Aug. 26, in parts of Cupertino, San José, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale, as agriculture officials remind the public not to bring fruits or vegetables into California that could contain the exotic pest.
