Food and SustainabilityThere aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change thatSeptember 1, 2022Congressional 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.
Food and SustainabilityHealthier options on the menu as California begins providing free meals for all studentsAugust 28, 2022California districts are continuing to offer free meals to all students, and extra funding this year is allowing them to incorporate more healthy, local ingredients
Food and SustainabilityInterview: Creators of Dinner at Tiger dish on Sacramento cuisineAugust 23, 2022 | Randol WhiteTony 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. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and Sustainability‘Overwhelming’ inflation affecting Sacramento restaurants — and chicken spots may be hit hardestAugust 15, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityStudy says California employers fail to keep food, farm workers safe from COVIDJuly 10, 2022A new report uses Cal/OSHA data to show how California food production employers failed to keep workers safe from COVID-19.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia’s plan to provide food assistance to undocumented residents leaves some outJune 14, 2022California will offer food assistance to undocumented people over 55. Advocates want more. They say younger people need help, too.
Food and SustainabilityInterview: Here’s what you need to know about community fridges in SacramentoApril 1, 2022 | Randol WhiteIf 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGetting 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 SecairaThe 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityInterview: Where Sacramento stands on California's new food waste recycling programMarch 15, 2022 | Randol WhiteErin 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityInterview: Celebrity chef Martin Yan on his large cookbook donation to UC DavisFebruary 4, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezHost of Yan Can Cook, chef Martin Yan recently donated 3,000 cookbooks he amassed over his long career to UC Davis, where he earned multiple degrees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
