Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the summer months, Flor Sanchez and the members of her harvest crew rise before dawn and arrive at a cherry orchard in Washington state’s Yakima Valley when there is only the slightest hint of daylight. “We Climbing up into the branches to harvest the ripe fruit in near-darkness, she says, “seems a little dangerous.”

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Harvest Harvester Harvesting Farming 108

Daily Yonder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the summer months, Flor Sanchez and the members of her harvest crew rise before dawn and arrive at a cherry orchard in Washington state’s Yakima Valley when there is only the slightest hint of daylight. “We Climbing up into the branches to harvest the ripe fruit in near-darkness, she says, “seems a little dangerous.”

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Harvest Harvester Harvesting Farming 68

Caff

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The surprisingly warm weather attracted a large crowd eager to discuss cover cropping and integrated sheep grazing. She highlighted their commitment to sustainable farming practices, of which include habitat restoration, bird boxes, cover cropping, and recently, integrating sheep into the vineyard for grazing.

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Livestock Crop Farming Farming 52