Nevada 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 YubaNet...

12/07/2023
This January, Sierra Commons begins a five-week course to teach food entrepreneurs how to bring products to market.

California Local Pin Marker From Inside Climate News...

11/29/2023
Water managers in Pajaro Valley are paying farmers for water they get back into the ground. The move comes as California has grappled with water shortages in recent years.

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11/25/2023
Image for display with article titled Tangerine Bistro Reflects Dreams of Owners

Tangerine officially opened its doors in Truckee on Oct. 31 with the goal of transporting diners to a realm of gastronomic delight while drawing inspiration from restaurants found in Paris and New York.

California Local Pin Marker From SFGate...

11/20/2023
HERBL, one of California’s biggest cannabis companies, collapsed earlier this year. The company, which sold $700 million of cannabis last year, reportedly shorted the state $17 million in taxes.

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11/17/2023
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Almost 1 of every 4 people in the world’s fifth-largest economy has trouble getting enough nutritious food to eat.

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11/13/2023
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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.

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11/13/2023
Image for display with article titled Tahoe’s Food Shopping Dilemma: Quality, Convenience & Prices

There are many ways to shop in Tahoe: chain supermarkets, natural food stores, farmers’ markets, CSA and farm boxes, and smaller specialty stores.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

11/13/2023
Center for Food Safety has filed arguments seeking to revoke the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ approval of nationwide permit 56, which authorizes industrial finfish aquaculture structures in ocean waters around the country. CFS represents a coalition of conservation, tribal, and fishing organizations.

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11/10/2023
Image for display with article titled Farmworkers in Stanislaus County Win Union Vote, First Under New Law Making it Easier to Unionize

The law, which took effect in May, lets workers cast votes by signing union cards.

California Local Pin Marker From ProPublica...

11/09/2023
The Elmore Desert Ranch gets 22.5 billion gallons of water from the Colorado River, almost as much as is cleared for Scottsdale, Ariz. And that’s just a fraction of the 386.5 billion gallons from the river going to 19 other families in Imperial Valley.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

11/06/2023
In a study published in Nature Sustainability, scientists assessed the potential for wide-scale synthetic production of dietary fats. The raw materials are the same as those used by plants: hydrogen in water and carbon dioxide in the air.

California Local Pin Marker From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

11/01/2023
The acquisition includes the Daou brand, Daou Mountain Estate, four luxury wineries, and around 400 acres of vineyards in Adelaida District of Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County.

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10/19/2023
Image for display with article titled Climate Credits for Cow Manure: Dairy Bio-Gas Program May Soon be Phased Out

As the state moves to a fully electric future, biofuels may be phased out along with credits for the cow poop that produces them.

Sierra Sun logo From Sierra Sun...

10/14/2023
Image for display with article titled Truckee Brewing Company Creating Community One Pour at a Time

For Truckee locals Dustin Hurley and Nick Chmell, conversations about starting up a brewery fueled their desire to open up one of their own.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

10/12/2023
Hundreds of wells in Tulare Lake aquifer are at risk of going dry. Today's recommendation is the first time that state officials have moved to crack down on local plans that fail to stop excessive groundwater pumping.

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10/10/2023
Image for display with article titled 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.

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10/09/2023
Image for display with article titled The 25 Best Burgers in Tahoe

Burgers are the perfect thing to eat after a long hike, bike ride, skiing, snowboarding or golfing.

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10/07/2023
Image for display with article titled Finding the Tahoe Spirit(s) in Local Craft Cocktails

There's nothing like spending the day outdoors and then relaxing with a refreshing cocktail. Even better is having that cocktail with a locally made liquor.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

10/04/2023
Water providers say rebates for residential areas are costly and residents may refuse to remove their lawns. The rules aim to save enough water for more than a million households a year.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

10/02/2023
The European Union has banned certain additives that are used in American candies and baked goods. California is on the cusp of prohibiting their sale by 2027.
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