…remind everyone to continue with this part of a healthy diet. Cathy Isom tells you why you want to make sure you don’t miss out on eating your vegetables today….
California Delegation Set to Learn Conservation Strategies
…Delegation to Israel -Jason Sharett, California Strawberry Commission -Robert “Bob” Curtis, Almond Board of California -Don Cameron, Terranova Ranch, Helm, CA; member, California State Board of Food and Agriculture -Craig…
Market Match Program Helps Families and Farmers
…that basic cornerstone of health—eating right,” says Ecology Center Executive Director Martin Bourque. “The preliminary survey results clearly show that Californians on tight budgets who don’t already shop at farmers’…
2017 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
…business dreams a reality. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. 2017 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge From: American Farm Bureau Federation Applications for the 2017 Challenge are NOW OPEN! Don’t…
Western View: Use a Plow, Go to Jail?
…water of the USA. Now, understand this – no environmental damage was done by the act of plowing. No harm has been done to anyone or anything. The soil was…
Sheep Shearing School Prepares Students
…car can.” Lead instructor Gary Vorderbruggen said a key to sheep shearing success is a calm demeanor. “Sheep don’t need to be riled up. If you can be calm, and…
Nobody Exempt from ACP Quarantines
…There are soil pests in other parts of the state that we don’t want here. We certainly wouldn’t want somebody from Florida digging up their trees and moving them here….
DIY Potting Mix
…puzzle to piece together, and that’s without considering the persnickety needs of each individual type of plant. But, don’t worry it’s doable, and all of the ingredients are there to…
Psyllid Quarantines Affecting Bottom Line
…you don’t get all of the fruit packed in that seven day period you have to treat again.” Kinosita says the pest and disease is definitely having an impact on…
Agri View: New Way to Save on Food
Everett Griner talks about a store offering a new way to save in today’s Agri View. New Way to Save on Food From: Don’t Waste the Crumbs by Tiffany Shop,…
Grilling Safely
…clean platter. Don’t put cooked food on the same platter that held raw meat or poultry. Any harmful bacteria present in the raw meat juices could contaminate safely cooked food….
Agri View: Different Crops
…Snacks and Celebratory Nosh: What are Americans’ Favorites? Majorities use their favorite comfort food as a pick-me-up, and they don’t feel guilty about it. There’s really no debate that food…
The Western View: Take a Day Off
…just too much to do. I’m sure you’ve heard the theories – that a day off will actually help you get your work done more efficiently. That a day of…
National Wine Day
…tens of thousands of chemical compounds in amounts varying from a few percent to a few parts per billion. Read more. Don’t forget to celebrate National Wine Day on Facebook!…