Harvest of the Month
Pears are the November Harvest of the Month! Here are some fun facts about pears…..
- Pears have been grown for a long time. France and Belgium were the first to grow pears as a harvested crop. Pears were valued for their flavor, texture, and long storage life.
- They are a good source of vitamin C which is essential for metabolism, healing and guarding against infectious diseases.
- Pears ripped better off the tree and from the inside out.
- California is number 1 for growing Bartlett pears and number 2 in pear production, growing 32 percent of all pears grown in the United States.
Food Hero Monthly- Pears English [PDF], Spanish [PDF]
Upcoming Events
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11/14/2024 - 9:00am
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11/20/2024 - 9:00am
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12/12/2024 - 9:00am
Contact Information
Shelly Davis, MN BSN-RN PHN CCHP
Director, Public Health Division
Aaron Stutz, MD FAAEM CCHP
Public Health Officer
810 South Main St.
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-841-2134
Fax: 530-841-4094
phinfo@co.siskiyou.ca.us
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday