Move over Princess’ and Dancers, a Female Farmer Emoji may be coming to a smartphone or tablet keyboard soon. Cathy Isom tells us about the proposed new digital design representing…
DIY Wine Rack
Everyone has them in their kitchen pantry, aluminum cans full of soup, vegetables or sauces. Cathy Isom tells us about a crafty and creative way to save the environment, storing…
National Wine Day
National Wine Day is celebrated annually on May 25th. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to raise your glass, or two, and cheer the humble grape. That’s coming…
Celtuce
What do you get when you cross celery and lettuce? Celtuce, of course. Cathy Isom tells you about a leafy vegetable that will have you doing a double-take. That story’s…
Sheet Mulching
…Cathy Isom tells us how to turn garbage into a gorgeous garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sheet Mulching From: Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Sheet Mulching Sheet…
National Pick Strawberries Day
There is something special about the taste of strawberries picked straight off of the vine. Cathy Isom tells us about a celebration day to have us grabbing our baskets. You…
Foodkeeper App Update
The USDA’s Foodkeeper app is a handy way of finding out on your smartphone or tablet if those leftovers are safe to eat. Cathy Isom fills us in about the…
Food Waste Goals
USDA researchers will soon establish the start of what will be a long-term measuring process of how well we are doing in reducing food loss and food waste. Cathy Isom…
Viticulture for Veterans
…from some of those service members who have not just considered it, but have actually followed through. Cathy Isom tells us about the career-move for one military service member that…
Veterans for Hire
For military personnel making the transition into civilian life, many will be choosing to go into careers in Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program that helps military…
Proof of Cargo Theft Task Force Need
…to push legislation that will create a statewide cargo task force. WAPA President Roger Isom says the need for this task force was evident shortly after their emergency nut theft…
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
If you’re looking to start a Farmer’s Market or a local food system hub in your area, Cathy Isom lets you know toolkits are available at your fingertips for starting…
CVP Water Allocation Limiting Big Cotton Year
…Association President Roger Isom says the water allocation announcement was tough to take. Isom says California cotton production is set to have its biggest season in the last five years…
People’s Garden
…to local food banks and such. Cathy Isom gives us why the number of so called “People’s Gardens” has grown so rapidly in the last seven years and why we…