Though seemingly commonplace, droughts are a natural disaster with real consequences. Signs of the drought’s impact are already showing up here.
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The post-war boom crowned a new agriculture king: the Strawberry. Part 5 of our history of Gold Coast Agriculture.
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The crops that come to mind when discussing Ventura County agriculture are usually sweet and juicy, like strawberries or pixie tangerines. Or celery. Part 4 of our history of Gold Coast Agriculture.
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Citrus and the rail set the stage for unprecedented stability. Part 3 of our history of Gold Coast Agriculture.
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First the Mission, then the water, then the ranchos… and Ventura agriculture is off and running. Part 2 of our history of Gold Coast Agriculture.
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… and strawberries, avocados, celery and citrus. Ventura County produce may be abundant now, but historically speaking, it’s a new development. Part 1 of our history of Gold Coast Agriculture,
