In a unique show of solidarity amidst a legal dispute, third-generation farmer Cesar Mora is distributing over 100,000 pounds (45,359 kilograms) of white nectarines for free at his Reedley farm in California's Central Valley. The free giveaway comes as a response to a lawsuit filed by Giumarra Brothers Fruit Co., who claim exclusive rights over the Monalise variety of white nectarine that Mora cultivates. The legal battle revolves around allegations of breach of contract and fraudulent business practices, with Mora accusing Giumarra of unfair tactics. The dispute highlights the complexities of plant breeding rights and their implications on farmers and large-scale food marketers. A trial is scheduled for later this month. California's Central Valley, a significant producer of US fruits and nuts, is home to Mora's farm. In 2017, Mora signed a sublicensing agreement with Giumarra allowing him to grow and sell the Monalise variety. However, disagreements over royalty payments, product disposal, and contract violations have led to the current impasse, preventing Mora from selling his nectarines while the case proceeds in court.