San Joaquin County saw ‘substantial gains’ in 2021 agricultural production
September 19, 2022 | Rich Ibarra
A new report says fruit and nuts made up the highest value crops produced by the county last year, raising over $1.7 billion.
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There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that
September 1, 2022
Congressional Democrats and Republicans say ensuring a younger generation of farmers can enter the business is key to upholding local and regional supply chains needed for emergencies, domestic food production and to meet the demand of local food.
Healthier options on the menu as California begins providing free meals for all students
August 28, 2022
California districts are continuing to offer free meals to all students, and extra funding this year is allowing them to incorporate more healthy, local ingredients
Interview: Creators of Dinner at Tiger dish on Sacramento cuisine
August 23, 2022 | Randol White
Tony Christian of Tiger Restaurant & Bar and Chef Ryan Royster of Last Supper Society joined CapRadio’s Insight to talk about how their latest collaboration showcases an incredible culinary experience in Sacramento.
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‘Overwhelming’ inflation affecting Sacramento restaurants — and chicken spots may be hit hardest
August 15, 2022 | Randol White
The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture echoed the Sacramento experience: Food prices this summer are up as much as 12 percent over last year.
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Study says California employers fail to keep food, farm workers safe from COVID
July 10, 2022
A new report uses Cal/OSHA data to show how California food production employers failed to keep workers safe from COVID-19.
California’s plan to provide food assistance to undocumented residents leaves some out
June 14, 2022
California will offer food assistance to undocumented people over 55. Advocates want more. They say younger people need help, too.
Interview: Here’s what you need to know about community fridges in Sacramento
April 1, 2022 | Randol White
If you’ve seen community refrigerators around the city of Sacramento, you may be wondering what they’re all about. Here’s what you need to know.
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Getting healthy, nutritious foods to California students isn’t easy. First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is making it her priority issue.
March 21, 2022 | Janelle Salanga | Manola Secaira
The state is working to track progress on efforts to serve students healthier food, and a new “farm-to-school road map for success” report is putting the spotlight on youth food insecurity and literacy.
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Interview: Where Sacramento stands on California's new food waste recycling program
March 15, 2022 | Randol White
Erin Treadwell spoke with us about a yet-to-be fully implemented California law that requires all residents and businesses to separate food waste from other trash.
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How Mark Bittman makes meals in a pinch
September 24, 2022
Mark Bittman discusses his newly revised and updated cookbook How to Cook Everything Fast.
In Puerto Rico, people rush to eat and share avocados knocked off trees by hurricane
September 23, 2022
Hurricane Fiona knocked many of Puerto Rico's avocados off their trees. In the days since the storm, everywhere you go, people are scrambling to eat and give away avocados before they rot.
A kindergartener's review of his packed lunch is raising money to fight hunger
September 23, 2022
Abe Ndege told his mom on video her peanut butter and jelly sandwich was terrible. The viral sensation is now raising money for Feeding America.
Your beer needs carbon dioxide, but the price skyrocketed over the summer
September 22, 2022
The gas brings the bubbles to your beer. But brewers now face a carbon dioxide shortage — and the risk of production cuts and price hikes.
McDonald's reopens in Ukraine, feeding customers' nostalgia — and future hopes
September 22, 2022
All of the chain's 100-plus locations in Ukraine closed after Russia invaded in February. Three reopened in Kyiv this week, for delivery only. "It's a nice gift from McDonald's," one customer says.
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