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New York Times reporter takes an all-encompassing look at the beauty of Salinas’ landscape, culture and people.

The first annual Young Innovators Challenge will take place March 31, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at CSUMB Salinas City Center. Middle and high school students are invited to a full day of inspiring presentations, competitions, and fun alongside industry leaders and advanced students.  

The Forbes AgTech Summit will return to Salinas for a third time on June 28-29, 2017, bringing together more than 500 industry experts and entrepreneurs to tackle some of agriculture’s most pressing challenges.

Salinas startups are using innovation to expand the region’s adoption of technology and provide new opportunities for the local population.

Trace Genomics, a graduate of Salinas’ THRIVE Accelerator Program, has developed a special kit that allows farmers to collect soil samples from their crops’ roots and send it to Trace’s lab for disease analysis.

Salinas’ specialization in “fresh” has made it a center of agricultural research and marketing.

CNBC visits Taylor Farms’ headquarters and explores its highly innovative farming robots and technology.

Taylor Farms is working with startup Soft Robotics to implement automated produce pickers.

Salinas is building an agtech ecosystem to strengthen its workforce, expand job opportunities, and grow its economy.