El Dorado County Agriculture, Food & Gardening Articles

The Twin Lakes Food Bank in Folsom routinely serves 200 households a week with food assistance. With that number climbing to 300 in February, the local nonprofit is suffering a shortage, leaving many of the shelves bare in its warehouse …

It’s been the common question around town the last few weeks, “what is happening with the former Cliff House of Folsom?”  Now, its official and were getting a look at what future looks like for the longtime restaurant venue by …

After much success with their El Dorado Hills location, a local couple has expanded their bagel baking business to Folsom. Big Apple Bagels officially opened its doors today. 

The Williamson Act, passed in 1965, now keeps more than 16 million acres of farmland out of the hands of developers. Here's how the law puts the brakes on the development of California agricultural properties.

In NYT’s “The Farmers Had What the Billionaires Wanted,” we meet a man who wants to build a city in the middle of nowhere, and folks who are slowing him down.

Even though California faces serious water shortages, the Legislature’s analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.  – Insomnia Cookies, the beloved cult brand known for serving warm cookies all day and late into the night, will be opening a bakery in South Lake Tahoe this winter. Located in the Chateau at the …

Hunger and food insecurity have become persistent problems in California. With the world’s fifth-largest economy, what steps can we take to make sure that everyone has enough to eat?

Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County CEO Erica Padilla-Chavez looks at food insecurity as a symptom of an underlying disorder—one that can be cured.

Peppers
Peppers has opened with a new Mexican menu adjacent to Pete N Peters in Tahoe City. The menu features a selection of tacos, burritos, burrito bowls and nachos with a choice of chicken, meat and cauliflower fillings. The menu …

Fresh produce at the indoor Tahoe Farmers Market at Boatworks Mall. | Katherine E. Hill
I recently ran into a local store to purchase organic chard. The leafy greens were limp, a clear sign that the vegetables were past their …

The United Farm Workers, which represents nearly 7,000 workers, won a unionization vote in Stanislaus County. It’s the first such win in six years and first under a law that went into effect in May.

When chef and co-owner of Cult Burger in Tahoma, Quinten Frye, saw the space become available for an idea that had been marinating with him for quite some time, he knew he had to jump at the chance.

Incline Village's favorite barbecue joint- Gus' Tahoe BBQ- is back and open for business Thursday-Monday from 4:30 p.m. to close. Located on 930 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village, Gus' welcomed about 50-70 people on their...

California grants climate credits for fuel made from cow manure, but there’s a paradox: The state’s program encourages collection of methane yet promotes natural gas.

Epicurean delights await this fall Fall is the perfect time for hiking, mountain biking and taking in the fall colors in the Tahoe Sierra. But it’s also a favorite time to enjoy dining out and it’s the season for some …

Burgers are the perfect thing to eat after a long hike, bike ride, skiing, snowboarding or golfing. Burgers can be a hangover cure, gut bomb or protein-packed patty sandwiched between a bun that fuels you through the day. A burger …

There's nothing like spending the day hiking, biking, boating, or shopping and then relaxing at a restaurant or bar with a refreshing cocktail. What makes it even better, though, is having that cocktail with a...

California Forever, the company backed by billionaire Silicon Valley investors that wants to build a new city in Solano County, has posted a new website in an attempt to start a "conversation" about the massive project.

Lake Tahoe-based director and photographer Rachid Dahnoun announced the launch of RSM Creative, a media production company and creative agency that specializes in content creation for adventure travel, hospitality, agriculture and conservation brands.