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Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
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California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
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Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
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Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
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Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
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Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
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