EnvironmentThe Center for Land-Based Learning grows opportunities for beginning farmers with training programAugust 30, 2024Over seven months trainees attend Beginning Farmer Training Program classes twice a week, work in the 1-acre training plot at the Center for Land-Based Learning in Woodland, write their own business plan and sell produce at a farmers market.
EnvironmentPark Fire jeopardizing one of California’s most iconic species: ‘This species could blink out’August 4, 2024The fire is moving into areas where salmon are waiting to spawn. Already in dire shape, experts worry that the Park Fire could be the deathblow to these fish.
Food and SustainabilityA California court just granted an ag giant a win. It could jeopardize new farm union lawJuly 19, 2024A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize.
Sacramento RegionNew UC Davis coffee center aims to give a jolt to research and educationJune 24, 2024The UC Davis Coffee Center facility is the first academic building in the nation devoted to coffee research and education.
Sacramento RegionSacramento chef Billy Ngo of Kru semifinalist for prestigious James Beard AwardFebruary 14, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezBuu “Billy” Ngo, a co-owner and chef at Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, is in the running for Best California Chef. He’s the only chef competing who represents Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNo turning back: The largest dam removal in U.S. history beginsJanuary 17, 2024The next big phase of the Klamath River Dam removal started last week. It's the largest dam removal in U.S. history and is expected to last through 2024.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia aims to cultivate a diverse next generation of farmers through USDA fundingDecember 13, 2023 | Vicki Gonzalez | Tony RodriguezThe USDA has invested $28 million to support new farmer education programs nationwide, including $500,000 for California Bountiful Foundation's agricultural mentoring and education programs for veterans and socially disadvantaged individuals. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityI Street community 'freedge' temporarily shuts down after bevy of citationsNovember 15, 2023 | Janelle SalangaAs another community fridge leaves the Sacramento area, a look at the utility, history and legality of community fridges and their role in the local food access ecosystem.
Food and Sustainability‘You’ll keep coming back’: Sacramento’s Moonbelly Bakery celebrates 1 yearAugust 22, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe East Sacramento bakery has quickly become a local favorite and community fixture with its pastry and sandwich offerings and family-friendly activities like live bluegrass and librarian storytelling.
EnvironmentCalifornia researchers race to find solutions to wildfire smoke-tainted wineAugust 17, 2023 | Manola SecairaA growing number of winemakers have seen their crops ruined in recent years because of wildfire smoke. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
