Esther Maso

Farmer, Weiser Family Farms, Tehachapi

Farmer whose family owns Weiser Family Farms in Tehachapi

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Esther Maso of Weiser Family Farms says it’s challenging to find seeds, plastic mulch, and more for her business.

Supply chain, high gas prices are chipping away at family farm profits

Esther Maso of Weiser Family Farms says it’s challenging to find seeds, plastic mulch, and more for her business.

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