September 5, 2009 -  Comments Off on Olive oil — El Dorado County’s latest gold rush

Olive oil — El Dorado County’s latest gold rush

Annette Schoonover invites patrons to “bring your own bottle,” but what she pours at the tasting bar is for dipping, not sipping. Winterhill Farms’ shop on Placerville’s Main Street represents El Dorado County’s nascent olive oil industry. Since 2000, a handful of olive orchards have been introduced into the foothills agricultural scene.  Read the full […]

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June 22, 1970 -  Comments Off on Farmers’ market coupons available for seniors

Farmers’ market coupons available for seniors

Senior farmers’ market coupons are back. Coupons are available for those older than 60 years of age and meeting income guidelines (one person household with annual income less than $20,665, or a two person household less than $27,991). Each eligible senior will receive coupons redeemable for the purchase of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, cut […]

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