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Plasticulture is the practice of using plastic materials in agricultural applications. The plastic materials themselves are often and broadly referred to as "ag plastics". The plastic materials themselves are often and broadly referred to as "ag plastics".
Airaya U-Pick Farm. 25221 Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood; 408-515-5878 There is limited availability of white peaches and nectarines at Airaya U-Pick Farm in Brentwood, according to social media ...
Plastic mulch is a product used in plasticulture in a similar fashion to mulch, to suppress weeds and conserve water in crop production and landscaping. Certain plastic mulches also act as a barrier to keep methyl bromide, both a powerful fumigant and ozone depleter, in the soil. Crops grow through slits or holes in thin plastic sheeting.
California has more certified organic farms than any other state. In 2016, more than a million acres in the state were certified organic. [185] CA grows 90% or more of the U.S. production of Organic almonds, artichokes, avocados, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, dates, figs, grapes, strawberries, lemons, lettuce, plums, and walnuts. [186]
In 1996, Strawberry Farms Golf Club bought 70 acres (28 ha), and the other 30 acres (12 ha) was leased to the City of Irvine, meaning that Tanaka Farms does not own the land they farm on. Land development caused the Tanakas to move their farm entirely, relocating it from Irvine Center Dr. to Strawberry Farms Rd in 1998.
At the turn of the 21st century, California growers were farming more than 36,000 acres of asparagus. Now, fewer than 3,000 acres are in production in the state for commercial sale. These are the ...