EnvironmentWant A Straw In Your Drink At A California Diner? You'll Have To Ask For One Starting Jan. 1December 31, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia will be the first state to prohibit sit-down restaurants from serving drinks with plastic straws, though diners will still be able to request them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityReport: Most California Produce Meets EPA’s Pesticide StandardsDecember 27, 2018 | Julia MitricThe majority of California produce meets national pesticide standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a report released Thursday by the state Department of Pesticide Regulation.
State GovernmentIf Counties Get On Board, Selling Food From Your Own Kitchen Could Become Legal In CaliforniaDecember 21, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroIt's not usual to buy food from a friend that they make in their own kitchen. That's illegal in California, but a new law may change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamHow To Become A Farmer In California? Get A MentorDecember 18, 2018 | Julia MitricFor only the second time in a century, the number of U.S. farmers under age 35 is increasing. New farmers in California are quickly realizing being good at growing kale isn’t enough to keep a farm afloat. Could business mentorship programs help? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityNew Farm Bill Provides Funds For Research In California ‘Ag,’ But No Big BoonsDecember 13, 2018 | Julia MitricThere will be more federal funding for agriculture research under the Farm Bill passed by Congress this week. But the legislation mainly preserves the status quo. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityTainted Romaine Lettuce Traced To At Least 1 California FarmDecember 13, 2018Food regulators said Thursday that other farms are likely involved in the E. coli outbreak and consumers should continue checking the label before purchasing romaine lettuce.
Food and SustainabilityRegulators: Pot Deliveries Can Be Made Throughout California, Even Cities That Ban CannabisDecember 7, 2018(AP) — California regulators on Friday said marijuana deliveries can be made anywhere in the state, even in locales that ban cannabis.
Health CareSacramento Chef Launches Movement To Help Buck Stigma Around Mental Health In Kitchens And BarsNovember 27, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaChef Patrick Mulvaney lost a longtime friend who suffered from mental health issues in May. A month later, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain took his own life. He felt compelled to act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityHow The Midterms And Lame-Duck Session Are Pushing The Farm Bill To A DealNovember 20, 2018House GOP-backed work rules for food assistance have been the biggest hurdle in finalizing the farm bill. And now, the impending Democratic takeover of the House next year has shifted leverage.
Food and SustainabilityBeware The Thanksgiving Salad: CDC Says No Romaine Lettuce Is SafeNovember 20, 2018A new outbreak of E. coli has hit dozens of people in 11 states. No deaths have been reported, but the CDC says consumers should not eat any romaine lettuce until more is learned about the outbreak.
