Food and SustainabilityRethinking the holidays: Sacramento urban farmers look beyond ‘food as charity’November 23, 2021 | Manola SecairaIn the world of food banks, efforts in the colder months double up to accommodate food drives during the holidays. But those holidays aren’t the main focus for all Sacramentans.
Food and SustainabilityNew cooking classes, student gardens at Sacramento elementary school aim to address food insecurityNovember 5, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe cooking school will open to the public in spring 2022 and is part of a continued effort by Sacramento City Unified School District to combat food insecurity and improve student health.
Food and Sustainability$182 million in pandemic food aid is going unused in California. Here’s how to make sure you’re not missing out.November 2, 2021 | Janelle SalangaA state audit released in October found food benefits for families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals are going unused.
EnvironmentSacramento region residents want to preserve open and wild spaces, new poll suggestsOctober 8, 2021 | Pauline BartoloneOver 90% of respondents in a new CapRadio/Valley Vision survey of the Sacramento metropolitan area said they value the preservation of open space for wild animals and plants.
Food and SustainabilityFood insecurity in Sacramento is higher than the U.S. average. Here’s possible solutions.October 8, 2021 | Janelle SalangaA new CapRadio/Valley Vision poll suggests one out of four residents are using food aid, but only 12% rely on food pantries. Look up a pantry near you in Sacramento.
Food and SustainabilityHmong residents connect at Sacramento’s community gardens, but want more city support to grow more foodOctober 6, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanA new survey by CapRadio and Valley Vision Sacramentans of color were most likely to want a community garden, but least likely to be able to access one.
Food and SustainabilitySacramentans of color are most interested in homegrown food but have few resources. These local gardeners want to change things.October 5, 2021 | Manola SecairaGroups such as Planting Justice and Three Sisters Gardens are expanding resources and delivering fresh, local food and produce to communities of color.
Food and SustainabilityMany in the Sacramento region lack access to fresh and local food, CapRadio/Valley Vision poll suggestsOctober 4, 2021 | Nick MillerA new survey released Monday by CapRadio, Valley Vision and Sacramento State’s Institute for Social Research suggests that food access and systems in the region are not inclusive of all Sacramentans, especially residents of color.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento Restaurants Earn Michelin Guide Honors In Latest GuideSeptember 28, 2021 | Ed FletcherCamden Spit & Larder and Beast & Bounty earned “Plate” awards, while Nixtaco and Yue Huang join Canon and Frank Fat’s with prestigious “Bib Gourmand” honors.
California State Of Mind | Episode 38Can California Continue to Grow the World’s Food Without Reliable Water?September 3, 2021California is known for innovation, but some say more is needed to address its drought-ridden future – especially when it comes to the state’s agriculture industry. California’s Food and Ag Secretary Karen Ross shares some ideas. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
