Farmer Shares Nectarines Amid Legal Battle | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

A California farmer is handing out 100,000 pounds of nectarines for free after getting locked in a legal battle with a company claiming exclusive rights to his crop. Third-generation farmer Cesar Mora says he was sold a dream of exclusivity that turned sour, accusing the company of breaking their contract by selling his fruit overseas and discarding large portions of his harvest. The dispute centers on whether their agreement stands legally—even without a patent—and a judge has allowed the case to move forward. While Mora faces financial strain, he’s choosing to share his fruit with the…