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Tag: California farmers

Posted inClimate Change and Agribusiness

Alpine chicken rancher rejected for fire insurance. He’s not alone in California.

by Camille von Kaenel, inewsource March 26, 2021January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

San Diego County’s nearly $1.8 billion agriculture industry is facing significant risks as fire insurance becomes harder for farmers to get. Insurers are reluctant to offer policies in rural areas where climate change has increased the risk of destructive brush fires.

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#AgAlerts: Losing farms; giant pigs; recovery from wildfires

by Cynthia Voelkl/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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