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Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Celebrates California Agriculture Day with Highland Cattle Showcase

Wednesday, March 26

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) participated in California Agriculture Day at the State Capitol on March 19, joining farmers and ranchers to celebrate the state's agricultural economy. During the event, Hadwick and her husband engaged with attendees, discussing various aspects of ranch life, animal care,... Read More.

CA Dept. of Food and Agriculture Grant to Give No-Cost Fridges in Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra Counties

Wednesday, November 30

An 18.6 million dollar grant from the CA Department of Food and Agriculture aims to provide free refrigerators to low-income and low-access areas to increase access to healthy foods.The High Sierra Foundation and Sierra Small business council are partnering on the program, the Sierra... Read More.

Lassen County Ag Dept. Pesticide Survey Deadline Nears

Thursday, September 22

The deadline is approaching to get rid of excess pesticides you no longer need. The Lassen County Agriculture and Weights Department is looking to take them off your hands but needs to know what and how much you have of the unwanted chemicals. Since... Read More.

Lassen High Teacher Honored as CA Agriculture Educator of the Year

Tuesday, March 29

Ms. Elizabeth Ammon gets recognized as California’s Agricultural Educator of the Year at the State Future Farmers of America Leadership Conference in Sacramento. The Lassen High School teacher received the coveted Golden Owl Award, sponsored by Nationwide, from State FFA Reporter Jake Dowell, Nationwide... Read More.