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Part of the University of California Agricultural and Natural Resources, Master Gardeners of El Dorado County educates the public on home gardening.

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California Food Banks Brace for Funding Cuts, and Not Only From the Trump Administration

03/26/2025

Food aid is one of numerous competing priorities California lawmakers will have to juggle in the face of steep potential federal cuts.

Applying for CalFresh Food Aid Is Complicated. California Colleges Are Trying to Make It Easier

03/25/2025

Across California, only one in five eligible college students receive CalFresh due to complicated requirements and an arduous application process. With two-thirds of students experiencing food insecurity, many campuses have started helping them apply for CalFresh.

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USDA Funding Freeze Threatens Food Security in Truckee-Tahoe

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A sudden federal funding freeze has dealt a major blow to Tahoe Food Hub and Sierra Community House, two organizations that provide fresh, locally sourced produce to hundreds of families in the Truckee-Tahoe region. The Local Food …

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Azul Latin Kitchen Raises $13,000 for Bread and Broth

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Azul Latin Kitchen, located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $13,000 to Bread and Broth. The donation was largely in part from a $1 donation by Azul for every Queso Fundido appetizer …

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Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, Bread & Broth Tackle Food Insecurity

INCLINE VILLAGE, NEV – If you follow local news, you've likely read stories about Bread & Broth, a ministry of St. Theresa Catholic Church, whose mission is to feed those in need in South Lake Tahoe. This dedicated organization, comprised …

Image caption: California’s farm workers help feed the whole country.
How California Feeds the Country

California stands as America’s agricultural powerhouse, growing half of its fruits and vegetables. Here’s how California farming has shaped the state, from the early missions to today’s “factories in the field.”

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Garden Club Gears Up for 23rd Gardens of Folsom Tour

Tickets go on sale for annual event April 1 at various locations, online

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Heavenly Ski Patrol Helps Bread & Broth Feed Community Members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – If you are a member of Heavenly's Ski Patrol, serving others is just part of your job responsibilities. On the slopes, ski patrol members are constantly on watch for unsafe skiing conditions, assisting skiers and …

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Limited Tickets Now on Sale for Historic Folsom’s Sip & Stroll

Wine enthusiasts and weekend adventurers can now secure their spot for one of Historic Folsom’s most anticipated events of the season. Tickets are officially on sale for the annual Sip & Stroll, set for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 2:30 …

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Hand4Hope Combats Hunger With 25th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner

Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference will serve soup and smiles while combating hunger at the 25th Empty Bowls Dinner. For the 25th year, Empty Bowls Dinner will offer the community a chance to gather, enjoy a delicious meal, and …

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Folsom Food Bank Collects Over 1,200 LBS of Citrus to Feed Community

Each year, as citrus trees across the region reach their peak, many homeowners find themselves with an abundance of fruit they can’t use. Rather than letting these backyard harvests go to waste, dozens of Folsom and El Dorado Hills residents …

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Soroptimist International of Sierra Tahoe Sponsors Lasagna Love Dinner at Bread & Broth

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra will join with six cooks from Lasagna Love to sponsor B&B's Adopt A Day of Nourishment, Monday, February 10, and provide a special themed meal for regular guests and any …

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California Dirt
RCDs were created to avoid a repeat of the Dust Bowl. Now they work with landowners to preserve the air, water and natural habitats that sustain us all.
Dairy products are California’s top agricultural commodity, but the industry is often criticized for its impact on the environment.
Sustainable Sustenance
Greener ways to feed the world’s growing population
Fresh and dried fruit, wine, nuts and more can be found at Casa De Fruta, a venerable stop for drivers traversing Pacheco Pass.
Roadside Attractions
Apples and berries, steaks and dairy...and much more
California’s farm workers help feed the whole country.
How California Feeds the Country
California, a state known for high-tech and show business glitz, is also America’s farming powerhouse.
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Since the Gold Rush era, land reclamation has cost California 90 percent of its wetlands.
How Land Reclamation Hurts California’s Environment
The hidden price tag of “reclaiming” swamps and marshes as usable land.
The 1965 law known as the Williamson Act has been responsible for keeping about half of California's farmland out of the hands of developers.
The Williamson Act: How the Law That Protects California’s Farmland Works
More than half of California farmland is under contracts that prevent its development.
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