Julia Mitric, Capital Public Radio, Author at CalMatters

Farm owner Bertha Magaña and her Kitchen Table Advisor, David Mancera, at Magaña's farm in Prunedale. Photo by Andrew Nixon, Capital Public Radio

How to become a farmer in California? Get a mentor

by Julia Mitric, Capital Public Radio December 26, 2018June 23, 2020

A new generation of small farmers in California—many with horticulture skills but little to no business background—are turning to nonprofit mentors to help them succeed.

Farm work is still the only way to the California dream for many Mexican immigrants

by Julia Mitric, Capital Public Radio March 29, 2018June 23, 2020