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A California farmer gives away free nectarines amid a dispute over exclusive rights, in photos

Jul 2, 2026, 9:45 PM | Updated: Jul 3, 2026, 12:42 am

Cesar Mora rests his hand on a bin filled with nectarines at his orchard in Reedley, Calif., Wednes...

Cesar Mora rests his hand on a bin filled with nectarines at his orchard in Reedley, Calif., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, ahead of a free giveaway amid an ongoing contract dispute over the crop. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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REEDLEY, Calif., (AP) — A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine that he grows.

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A California farmer gives away free nectarines amid a dispute over exclusive rights, in photos