…farm stands. Yes, we also grow tree nuts and are the leading producer of fresh fruits and vegetables in the nation and we should celebrate this success. We are diverse…
SNAP/CalFresh Sign-Up Event for Local Farmers’ Markets
…together to also increase CalFresh recipients’ access to farmers’ fresh products. “Thanks to local farmers, we have an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods here in…
The California Kitchen: Chayote Calabacitas Southwestern Style Vegetables
Photo by David Monniaux In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California chayote calabacitas southwestern style vegetables with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1…
Food Grade Bins From Food Waste
…Grade Bins From Food Waste Fresno State Masters Student Michael Nunes says they are taking peach slurry waste from Wawona Fruits and creating a very valuable product. Nunes says the…
Wenger: Get Ready to Engage in an Intense Water Debate
…for granted in produce aisles—wholesome and nutritious fruits, vegetables and nuts—are grown in the U.S. largely or exclusively in California. If we don’t continue to grow food and farm products…
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
Today Cathy Isom tells us about the program to promote fruits and veggies in more American diets – while giving a boost to local producers and economies. Nutritious Food to…
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
New funding for projects in 26 states to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants is also helping local producers and economies. Grants Help…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…have steadily improved productivity and shifted to crops like fruits, nuts, and vegetables that generate more revenue and profit per unit of water. Adjusted for inflation, the value of farm…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
…NIMITZ, a revolutionary product, delivers an unmatched combination of efficacy, simplicity and safety for control of plant-parasitic nematodes on commercial vegetables. With its fast-acting and unique mode of action, NIMITZ…
Year Round Fruits and Veggies
Cathy Isom explains why we’re seeing more of our favorite fresh fruit and vegetables year-round in the supermarket. Year Round Fruits and Veggies…
NFL Players Team up With CMAB For Fuel Up to Play 60
…in supporting the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages youth to consume low-fat and fat-free dairy products, fruits, vegetables, lean…
California Continues to Lead as Fresh Market State
…blueberries are down 4 percent from the previous year. For a full copy of the Vegetables 2014 Summary, or the Noncitrus Fruits and Nuts 2014 Preliminary Summary, visit www.nass.usda.gov…
Agri View: Giant Vegetables
Everett Griner talks about growers striving for bragging rights in today’s Agri View. Giant Vegetables…
California Crop and Weather Report
…crops. In Fresno County, the winter green vegetables were in different stages of development with all requiring irrigation and fertilizer due to the lack of rain. Organic broccoli was harvested…