A Kingdom from Dust Part 4 by Franchesca Fenton

Pistachios and Almonds

ffenton207203 — 2024-03-08 18:39:37 UTC

In 2004, Resnick received a warning letter from the FDA recalling the sale of 13 million almonds tainted with salmonella

More Nuts

ffenton207203 — 2024-03-08 18:41:04 UTC

The demand and price for pistachios have continued to raise, and so have prices. They are one of the most popular salty snacks in the US and Mexico.

School

ffenton207203 — 2024-03-08 18:42:45 UTC

The Resnicks are helping fund the construction of a new and modern style charter school in the deserted town of Lost Hills.

Agriculture in Education

ffenton207203 — 2024-03-08 18:44:27 UTC

They are also planning to educate kids attending this new school on how agriculture works by having them learn to plant different kinds of vegetables and fruits

Kern Countys Issues

ffenton207203 — 2024-03-08 18:46:31 UTC

Despite the rampant poverty in Kern county, half the adults and one in five children are obese. There is also very little medical resources for those in need of help.

Resnicks Thoughts

ffenton207203 — 2024-03-08 18:48:15 UTC

Resnick, coming from a similarly disadvantaged background, but a different environment, wanted to help but did not quite understand how.