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The San Diego County Farm Bureau Thursday named Mary Matava of Oceanside as its Farmer of the Year, an award which honors an active or retired farmer who has had a positive impact on the local agricultural industry.
Lawson-Remer said that more native plants aren't just good for the environment; they also benefit the regional economy in the form of more landscaping and related service jobs.