Raisin NewsLocal news for Raisin, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Local: Initiative divides farmers- April 22, 2008 "I look at this and I have great concern for our farmers." When it comes to water, thirsty California farm groups normally fight as one. But it is water that is behind a growing split in the agriculture community over an eminent domain measure on the June ballot. via Fresno Beehttp://www.topix.net/city/raisin-ca/2008/04/local-initiative-divides-farmers?fromrss=1 Raisin spokesman defines sustainable- April 8, 2008 "Global warming, carbon footprint, carbon offsets, going green, recycling and many other environmental concerns are wrapped up in the one word, sustainability" That amorphous term 'sustainable agriculture' received a down-home practical spin from the president of Sun-Maid Growers when he spoke to the group's annual meeting in Fresno in December. via Visalia Times-Deltahttp://www.topix.net/city/raisin-ca/2008/04/raisin-spokesman-defines-sustainable?fromrss=1 |