There’s more bad news for the agricultural industry in Ventura County.
During a year which has led to the shutdown of a number of farm and produce packing operations, there’s word of yet more layoffs.
Oxnard-based Harbor View Farms notified county officials that it’s shutting down its raspberry and celery operations. Just under 100 seasonal jobs will be affected by the closure.
In a letter to County Supervisors, company officials cite economic factors in closing its raspberry and celery operations on various farms in the region.
