If you love to grow your own herbs and vegetables, but are unable to because of winter conditions. You can plant a kitchen garden. Cathy Isom has some great tips …
Thomas Fire Scorches Avocado Acreage
The Thomas Fire has now spread to 132,000 acres in Ventura County since Monday evening when it began near Thomas Aquinas College. A sizable amount of avocado acreage was among …
Greenhouse Veggies to Grow in Winter
Cathy’ Isom has some tips about the best veggies to grow in the greenhouse during the colder winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Greenhouse Veggies to …
Industry Challenges Addressed at Central Valley Avocado Meeting
The recent Central Valley Avocado Meeting that was held at the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center offered some insight on the opportunities and challenges to growing avocados in the …
Exploring a World without Food Animals
What would happen if U.S. farmers stopped producing animals for food and Americans went vegan? Some have called for a move in that direction to address increasing concerns about …
Cranberries-Thanksgiving Superfood
Cathy Isom checks out cranberries and how they are the Thanksgiving superfood with impressive health benefits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cranberries-Thanksgiving Superfood When it’s time to sit …
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
Candied sweet potatoes – dripping with butter, brown sugar and pecans – or a casserole of mashed sweet potatoes smothered with toasted marshmallows are common sides on the Thanksgiving table. …
2017 A Good Year for Pumpkin Pies
Despite a scare in mid-August, the 2017 pumpkin crop is looking good. Not the jack-a-lantern type, although those did well, too. But, the kind used for pumpkin pie filling. Farmers …
Save on Turkey Dinner
Cathy Isom has some savvy ways to save on this year’s Thanksgiving meal. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Save on Turkey Dinner The holidays can get pretty …
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
American Farm Bureau Federation’s 32nd annual price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.12, …
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
Persimmons are a sweet, flavorful fruit that hasn’t gotten much attention. That’s probably because many people don’t know what it is, how to eat it, or that it’s good for …
Celebrating National Pickle Day
Cathy Isom fills you in about why you may want to stock up on your favorite pickles today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Pickle Day Today …
DIY Indoor Garden Projects
If you are a DIYer, Cathy Isom has suggestions for the indoor gardening projects you can do when weather prevents you from venturing outside. That’s coming up on This Land …
Less Than Two Percent of Food Violates Pesticide Residue Standards
Every year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests food for pesticide residues that violate the limits allowed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The FDA enforces those standards in …