EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Examine Safety Of Food Irrigated With Oil WastewaterOctober 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are taking a closer look at the safety of food irrigated with wastewater from oil and gas operations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia AG Chief Talks About Balancing State And Local Marijuana RulesOctober 25, 2016 | Julia MitricIf voters legalize marijuana on Election Day, the state Department of Food and Agriculture will be responsible for licensing and regulating marijuana growers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Armenian Food Festival Features Byzantine-Era CuisineOctober 18, 2016The St. James Armenian Church celebrates food, culture and music with the Sacramento Armenian Food Festival. This year will feature cuisine from the Byzantine era. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCreating Poly-Culture Fields Could Ward Off Pests, Study FindsOctober 17, 2016 | Julia MitricCrop-eating insects thrive in fields planted with one crop variety. Scientists at UC Davis led a study to look at the diets of 53 pest species to find out why. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStrange Bedfellows Form Coalition To Increase Water SupplyOctober 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonAn odd assortment of corporations, nonprofits, environmental and agricultural groups have joined forces to help increase California’s water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFilmmaker Bill George Releases 'Beyond A Miracle, Creating California's Empire Of Agriculture'October 12, 2016 | Cody DrabbleBill George premiere’s his latest documentary Beyond a Miracle, Creating California's Empire of Agriculture, on Insight. We’ll talk with Bill about some of the deep historical context inside the film. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Salvation Army Now Accepting Applications For Free Christmas DinnerOctober 11, 2016 | Julia MitricThe Sacramento County Salvation Army is accepting applications for a free Christmas dinner. Applications will be accepted six days a week through Oct. 29.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWorld Food Prize Laureate Digs Into Food Security October 11, 2016Access to food security is more prevalent a problem than one would expect. World Food Prize Laureate Catherine Bertini explains the crisis on Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Climate Change May Benefit California Oysters, But There's A CatchOctober 10, 2016 | Amy QuintonNative California oysters may fare well under climate change, if predatory snails don't get them first. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySan Joaquin County Reports Half Billion Dollars Loss In Agricultural ProductionOctober 6, 2016 | Rich IbarraMore than half a billion dollars…that’s how much San Joaquin County lost in farm production last year. The drought and lower prices were to blame. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
