Tracy Chapman, whose husband Kevin’s great-grandfather founded the orchard at Silvan, said many families had made the pilgrimage to the farm to pick fresh fruit for many years in a row.
The Capay Valley farm, like others in Yolo County, is in the midst of its olive harvest, which started in ... stands in the Séka Hills olive tree orchard last week. Paul Kitagaki Jr.
Although robotic harvesting is not widespread, a smattering of products have hit the market, and can be seen working from Washington’s orchards to Florida’s produce farms. “I feel like this ...
For all its bounty, this year’s harvest didn’t come easily ... When Barny talks about the role of Sandford Orchards within the local community, it’s evident that this isn’t just business—it’s about ...