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Coronavirus hit California’s cut-flower industry at the worst time
Martin Gonzalez harvests flowers in Carlsbad on Feb. 28, two weeks before the field was closed due to the coronavirus. (John Gibbins / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Martin Gonzalez harvests flowers in Carlsbad on Feb. 28, two weeks before the field was closed due to...
Virtual farmers’ market popularity surges during pandemic
By Brenda Burns Pam Bowshier of Hippie and The Farmer coordinates the weekly virtual farmers’ market. Items purchased through the market can now be picked up at a new location, Oakview Farms on state Route 54. Previously, pickup was at the Champaign Family YMCA....
Mowing over $40k worth of lillies, non-essential flower business says future is bleak
Companies everywhere are dealing with loss of income but for the flower industry, it’s a double hit. As a non-essential business, they have to destroy their stock, meaning some businesses may close for good. Now packing boxes lie empty as the mower grinds away....
Nurseries gear up for spring
Nurseries gear up for spring Greenhouses filling with plants for county By Bill Bradshaw and Ellen Morris Bishop Wallowa County Chieftain Wallowa County’s three nurseries—Wallowa County, Alder Slope, and The Flower Peddler are ready to help home gardeners...
California Farm Bureau Federation Reports Amid Cancellations, Flower Sales Plummet
Allan Nishita, co-owner of Flora Fresh in Sacramento, looks over peach-blossom branches in one of his coolers. These branches would normally be used in decorative arrangements, but with events such as weddings being postponed or canceled because of the COVID-19...Latest News
