VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A major agriculture employer, with locations throughout Ventura County, is closing down operations.
SoCal Berry Growers, an exclusive berry supplier for the Driscoll’s brand, made the sudden announcement days ago that they would be shutting down operations at six locations – four in Ventura and two in Oxnard.
Industry experts cite surging prices for diesel, water and fertilizer have triggered a severe economic crisis for local strawberry growers…