The second part of this series on food expiration Cathy Isom tells us what we can do to keep food longer than the so-called expiration date. Food Expiration-2…
Food Expiration-part 1
…the first part of her series on food expiration Cathy Isom tells us how expiration dates on packaging may be misleading consumers into tossing out perfectly good food. Food Expiration-1…
California Dairy Families Challenge Consumers to “Pour It Forward” With Milk Donations
Milk is one of the most-requested nutrition staples at food banks, but out of the more than 377 million meals served by California food banks each year, the facilities are…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
…leaders will bring new solutions to the table. The panel’s goal is to strike a balance between the global need for more food and the steep urban, industrial and environmental…
Agri View: Inflation
Everett Griner talks about the food cost increase since the great depression in today’s Agri View. Inflation…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…Program is intended to improve food security by advancing agriculture through science, education and innovation and to enhance the quality of life for farmers and their communities globally. Addressing the…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…Biology, Impact of Water Regulations and Canker disease • Regulatory Updates for growers and handlers • Almond Quality and Food Safety for quality assurance and research and development audiences •…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…less food away. Plate waste is not increasing. A study released in March 2015 by the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity shows that students are…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is focused on answering questions consumers have about how food is grown and raised. These questions are often answered online on the organization’s…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…on an old notion: food grown fresh from your local farmer tastes better than food that travels thousands of miles. The Placer County community has enjoyed fresh, local food and…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…by the Wells Fargo Foundation and is strategically aligned with the company’s vision and values to foster economic development, especially in underserved communities, to accelerate the global “green” economy. For…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
Drought impacts to the Russian River and the role of agriculture in conservation efforts will be the topics of discussion at the next California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Agri View: Throw It Out
Everett Griner talks about the staggering world food waste in today’s Agri View. Throw It Out…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…are finally beginning to understand the role Central Valley agriculture plays in their diet,” continued Jacobsen. “We have taken this nutritious, available and affordable food supply for granted for generations….