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Sonoma County Program Faulted for Endangering Ag Field Workers

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A Sonoma County, Calif., program that allows agricultural employers to bring their workers into mandatory evacuation zones to work during wildfires. A new study from the University of California Irvine details the dangers posed to workers by the program and … Continue reading →

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Fewer than 20 California Wineries Suffered Severe Wildfire Damage

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Fewer than 20 of California’s 4,200 wineries reported significant damage from wildfires this year, Wine Institute says, adding that California winemakers say they are excited by the quality of the 2020 vintage.  The 2020 vintage is expected to be smaller … Continue reading →

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Fellow Oregon Vintners Come to Aid of Winery Destroyed in Fire

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Simple Machine Winery, Talent, Ore.,was completely destroyed by the Alameda Fire four hours after the fire began on Sept. 8.  “Every building burned to the ground and we lost 100% of our inventory. Every barrel and every bottle is gone,” … Continue reading →

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