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A History of Kings County Agriculture

Water, or lack of water!


Part 1 of the exhibition will include displays of a history of Tulare Lake before and after the mid-1800's, issues about, and the resolution of, the allocation of Kings River water, pioneer families, the Mussel Slough tragedy, Lacey Milling Company and early farm implements.


Part 2 will feature displays on issues facing agriculture today including groundwater management, sustainable farming practices, pest control, and community groups involved in agriculture.



Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning February 28th!

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


CURATORS:

Ray Carlson

Helen Jbeily

Denise Raulino

Michael Semas

Santa Rosa Rancheria Cultural Department


MAJOR FINANCIAL SPONSORS:

Ceres Agricultural Products, LLC

Richard and Lisa Conway

The Humason Family: Wilma, Dan, and Libby

The Sharp Family: Janet, Bill, Diane, and Bob


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