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Smoke Set to Rise in Standish as Calfire Conducts Controlled Agricultural Burn

Wednesday, October 9

Be prepared to see smoke in Standish starting tomorrow. Calfire says they will be assisting with an agricultural burn on the Dow ranch.Live fire will be used to reduce 40 acres of agricultural stubble near maps road.The project is only expected to last one... Read More.

Lassen County Schools to Invest in Expanded Agricultural Education with CA Farm to School Grant

Friday, September 13

Lassen County schools are celebrating after being awarded substantial grants from the California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, with each district receiving $200,000 to expand agricultural education and enhance access to locally grown produce. The funds will foster hands-on learning experiences and promote... Read More.

640 Acres of Land in Lassen County Under Review to be Rezoned into an Agricultural Preserve

Wednesday, December 1

640 acres of land in Lassen County is under review to be rezoned into an agricultural preserve. The change will allow the land to enter under a new agricultural land conservation contract contract, the Williamson Act. The land lies nearly 8 miles southwest of... Read More.