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Alameda County proclaims Agriculture Week, recognizes local farms and hemp processors amid some public pushback
Summary
Supervisors proclaimed March 29–31 as Agriculture Week, highlighted local farms, FFA and urban-ag programs and recognized Terpene Belt Farms for hemp processing work; some public commenters criticized inclusion of cannabis in agricultural proclamations and raised concerns about fairgrounds.
Alameda County supervisors used a set of ceremonial items March 25 to proclaim Agriculture Week and to recognize local producers, FFA and urban-farming projects.
County leaders said the county produces more than $58 million in agricultural products across roughly 143,000 acres, and highlighted local viticulture, nursery operations and school and community gardens.…
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