Health CareThink You’re Eating More During The Stay-At-Home Orders? Experts Do, Too.April 8, 2020 | Randol WhiteA higher-than-normal production of stress chemicals signals the brain to crave foods high in fats and sugars, leading us to devour more comfort foods as we shelter in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityNorthern California Distilleries Are Filling The Hand Sanitizer Shortage For First Responders And The PublicApril 3, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroIt’s almost impossible to find hand sanitizer in stores now because of the pandemic. But some unexpected businesses are stepping in to fill the sanitizer shortage. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCOVID-19 And Food: California Should Have Enough, Some Farms Struggle While Others Thrive, Farmworker FearsMarch 31, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThere are many unanswered questions when it comes to COVID-19 and California’s food supply. Experts say there won’t be a food shortage and some farmers are even seeing record sales. But what happens when the people that harvest crops get sick?
Health CareWhat You Can Do To Keep Your Groceries Clean And What Stores Are Doing To Stop Coronavirus SpreadMarch 26, 2020 | Bob MoffittThere are a lot of questions about how to safely shop for food and how to clean it before bringing it into your home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here's what experts recommend and what some local stores are doing.
Food and SustainabilityStocking Up On Food? You Could Be Limiting Options For Low-Income Shoppers.March 24, 2020 | Scott RoddPeople who rely on government subsidies like CalFresh can make informed decisions by paying attention to labels on food items. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySome Sacramento Area Farmers Markets Staying Open After Shelter Order, But Not All California Markets WillMarch 22, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAs the COVID-19 crisis continues, people are going to need essential supplies. California farmers markets are considered an essential service and don’t have to close down, but many are not operating and some farmers are feeling the pinch.
Great Question!Can You Pick Or Eat Any Of The Thousands Of Oranges At California’s State Capitol? Great Question!February 12, 2020 | Bob MoffittThere are about a dozen orange trees loaded with fruit right now at the Capitol Park in Sacramento. One CapRadio listener walks by them almost daily and wanted to know why the trees are there and if they were being put to good use. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKushman By The BottleFebruary 12, 2020State-of-the-industry reports suggest an uncertain outlook for wine. The 100% tariff on French wine is on hold, but concern remains. Add to that, 25% tariffs on some EU wines and French wine imports are down by 44% since October. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Has Double The Organic Farms Of Any Other State, But Expansion Is SlowingJanuary 23, 2020 | Randol WhiteThe most recent USDA Agricultural Census shows fewer acres are being switched from conventional to organic farming in California, but the state still outpaces the rest of the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilitySome Midtown Farmers Market Vendors Decry 62 Percent Fee Hike, Organizers Say New Rates Are ReasonableJanuary 10, 2020 | Randol WhiteThe Sacramento market has grown dramatically since it first started in 2013. But recently, another aspect of the market also grew: the price farmers pay to sell there. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
