I wish I had better news to share
By David Strecker, SJFB President October of 2021 is quite possibly the hardest article I have had to write. I wish I had better news to report on. The recall […]
Winegrape industry struggles with labor
By Craig W. Anderson Besides COVID and water issues, San Joaquin County’s wineries have been dealing with a labor shortage throughout 2020 and 2021. “The labor shortage of qualified workers […]
Good numbers in 2020 crop report
By Craig W. Anderson San Joaquin County’s agriculture powered past the 2020 COVID pandemic by producing an agricultural production gross value of more than $3.1 billion, a 15.9% increase over […]
Winegrape growers endured many challenges in 2020
By Vicky Boyd San Joaquin County winegrape growers endured a wild ride during the 2020 season, marked by low yields, low prices, high expenses, smoky skies and a pandemic. But […]