California Small Farms Face Rising Costs and Succession Challenges
California’s small-farm sector is shrinking as producers contend with water uncertainty, labor expenses, land prices and limited access to capital. The challenges are particularly significant for younger operators seeking to enter or continue farming, including Eric and Andrew Walker, who began farming a five-acre property in Winters in 2022. Key Takeaways California had 46,804 small […]
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