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Santa Cruz Tests Steam Over Fumigants | San Jose News
Santa Cruz County is launching a bold pilot program to replace toxic chemical fumigants in berry fields with steam — a safer, soil-heating alternative that could reshape farming in the Pajaro Valley. Starting August, select growers will test high-temperature steam to kill pests and weeds, backed by $175,000 from the state and community outreach to keep residents informed. Driven by decades of pressure from groups like Safe Ag Safe Schools and even major brands like Driscoll’s seeking greener options, this initiative responds to growing health concerns — especially since fields border schools…
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