Food and SustainabilityNew Growing Technique Relieves Drought Stricken Avocado FarmersJune 3, 2015 | Lesley McClurgFarmers are being widely criticized during the California drought because agriculture uses the majority of the state's water. But some farmers are cutting back by employing a new technique that uses half as much water to yield twice as much fruit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityStudy Shows More Americans Can Eat Locally Sourced FoodJune 2, 2015 | Lesley McClurgOn average only about 1 percent of the food Americans eat is grown locally. But, new research shows that about 90 percent of Americans could eat food produced or raised within 100 miles of the dinner table. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySix Tips: Extend The Life Of Your GroceriesJune 1, 2015 | Lesley McClurgMost of California's water is directed to agriculture, so when you throw away food you're essentially wasting water. Here's a few tips to extend the life of your groceries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow To Fight Back Against Stink BugsJune 1, 2015 | Lesley McClurgPopulations of the brown marmorated stinkbug are increasing in Sacramento, and seven other counties around California. The tiny pest can inflict significant damage on fruit and vegetable crops, but there are ways to keep the bug from spreading. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
