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UC Cooperative Extension | Agricultural Experiment Station
Fire scientists to discuss hot topics in wildfire webinar series
Talks will cover fire in land management, plant flammability, fire management and forestry fuel Interested in learning about some of the latest research in fire science and stewardship? Join the UC ANR Fire Network for a series of free lunchtime...
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Many Southeast Asian refugee farmers in the Central Valley continue to struggle with linguistic and cultural obstacles in achieving viable agricultural livelihoods. Mien and Hmong farmers grow unique varieties of Southeast Asian vegetables and strawberries.
Key challenges confronting these growers in marketing their produce are:
- Language barriers
- High cost of transportation
- Competition with organic produce (for niche and boutique markets)
- Centralized purchasing of many wholesalers, chain grocery stores and restaurants
- Sophisticated food safety documentation and labeling requirements by larger customers
Read about: Marketing challenges and opportunities for Central Valley Southeast Asian refugee growers | View Other Stories
