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Sierra Valley Farms: A Family Legacy of Small-Scale Agriculture

Berry Creek, Sierra Valley, Blairsden, agriculture, climate change, organic farming, small-scale farming, Yolo County, Plumas County, Local

Sierra Valley Farms in Plumas County is a five-acre organic farm run by Gary Romano, continuing a family legacy of agriculture since 1907. - The farm specializes in cool-season greens, arugula, carrots, and other vegetables, sold at farmers markets and the only certified on-farm market in California.

- Romano has documented climate change through 35 years of weather records, noting a shift from 6–8 days over 90°F to nearly 60 days in 2024. - The farm uses regenerative organic methods, no synthetic inputs, and adapts planting schedules to warmer conditions.

This story highlights the resilience of small-scale farming in a state dominated by industrial agriculture.

This story was originally reported by plumassun. Read the original article here.

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