El Dorado County Local News: Agriculture, Food & Gardening


All Local Agriculture, Food & Gardening News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

09/29/2023
Mark Geartooth Alewerks on your maps, beer enthusiasts and southern comfort food fans.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

09/25/2023
Given the critically important role agriculture continues to play in the region, many local museums offer special exhibits, experiences and activations that highlight ever-enduring farm-to-fork connections.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

09/22/2023
The venue is set to welcome more than 125 ticketed events annually, starting with the Lake Tahoe Comic Con on Sept. 23-24.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

09/22/2023
Commercial cannabis cultivation growers got together in the later part of 2021 to file a lawsuit against El Dorado County, citing unfair application practices during the county’s background check process.

California Local Pin Marker From Daily Democrat...

09/12/2023
Using intricate infrared images captured by airplane over California's Central Valley, researchers were able to distinguish Cabernet Sauvignon grape vines that were infected but not showing symptoms.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

09/06/2023
Image for display with article titled California Forever: Tech Investors Now Have a Website, but ‘They Don’t Have a Plan’ For New City

A new site has appeared online attempting to explain plans for massive Solano County land development.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

09/05/2023
Image for display with article titled Lake Tahoe-Based Director Launches Creative Media Agency

Rachid Dahnoun announced the launch of RSM Creative, specializing in content creation for adventure travel, hospitality, agriculture and conservation brands.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

08/29/2023
Many farmworkers in Coachella Valley lack legal status as citizens and don't qualify for most federal and state disaster aid. Even a new $95 million storm assistance program for immigrants that Governor Gavin Newsom recently touted is out of reach because it pertains to the winter and spring storms and floods.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

08/21/2023
Image for display with article titled A Farmworker Dies in Fresno’s 100-Degree Heat As UFW, Padilla Call for New Workplace Protections

California is already one of few states with outdoor worker heat safety rules.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

07/26/2023
Image for display with article titled The Hidden Cost of California’s Hot Workplaces: 20,000 Worker Injuries Per Year

As heat waves sweep across California, it’s workers who pay the heaviest price.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

07/17/2023
Following legal pressure from Center for Food Safety and courts, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn its interim approval of difenoconazole, a potent fungicide sprayed on a wide range of fruits and vegetables.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

07/12/2023
The forest and partners will now begin implementing the 275,000-acre vegetation and fuels management project in the North Yuba watershed over the next 15 to 20 years.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

06/19/2023
Image for display with article titled How Fresh will CalFresh be? Food Benefits on the Table in State Budget Talks

A program allowing CalFresh benefits to be used at farmer's markets may end up on the cutting room floor.

California Local Pin Marker From Village Life...

06/07/2023
The festival is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 & 11 at Once in a Blue Moon Berries, 1820 Arroyo Vista Way in El Dorado Hills. The farm is open periodically during blueberry season. The festival, however, is expected to draw 1,000 people each day.

California Local Pin Marker From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

05/22/2023
South Lake Tahoe's 77-year-old trout farm was "well and truly dedicated" to be preserved by the Native Sons of the Golden West.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

05/17/2023
Placerville community projects will soon see an influx of nearly $100,000, courtesy of the coin contributed to the city’s coffers by cannabis companies. The Placerville City Council approved a list of projects selected to receive funds from the Cannabis Community Benefit Tax.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

05/15/2023
Gael Michael Barsotti and his family were honored in April with the Farm Family of the Year Award by the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce. “We couldn’t live in a better place,” Barsotti said. “We’ve been here a long time.”

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

05/11/2023
Image for display with article titled California Farmers Take Creative Approach to Climate Change

As the planet warms, rain and heat patterns will dictate which crops are grown where.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

05/01/2023
The Placerville City Council saw a significant turnout of farmers, merchants and locals looking to speak about the decision to move the Wednesday night farmers market away from the Bell Tower. Parking, safety, finances and communication were the main themes, with suggested solutions and counterpoints coming from both sides.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

04/18/2023
Image for display with article titled Bringing Alice Waters to Aggie Square

The Alice Waters Institute for Edible Education will serve as one of the anchor tenants for the $1.2 billion project.

Join Us Today!