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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.
Since the Gold Rush era, land reclamation projects have helped to build California, but they are also damaging the state’s environment for people, plants and animals by eliminating essential wetlands.
California has used reclamation districts to turn millions of acres of unusable swamps into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush. Here’s how it happened.
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.”
California is a leading producer of agricultural crops. So it’s not surprising to find cutting-edge ideas taking root here.
What do resource conservation districts protect? Pretty much everything that’s worth saving.
From Lincoln News Messenger...
As the gates to Lincoln Showcase 2024 opened Saturday, Sept. 28, and the surge began, it was apparent the wide range in partygoers (21+ to 80+) had one thing in common: They were there to eat, drink and be merry.
From CalMatters...
From Placer Sentinel...
Despite continued weather challenges the total gross value of agricultural crops and products increased 1% in Placer County for 2023.
From Roseville Today...
From Auburn Journal...
Animals purchased by Feed the Hungry of Auburn during the Junior Livestock Auction at the Gold Country Fair last week and several others donated by the community will yield roughly 3,500 pounds of meat for food shelters and closets.
From Tahoe Guide...
Culinary delights abound in Tahoe from farm-to-table festivals celebrating the bounties of the harvest, to craft beer and local wine food pairings to a cornucopia of Bavarian-themed Okotberfests. Tahoe's gastronomic events in the fall will delight even the most discriminating foodies.
The Lincoln Future Farmers of America Chapter was founded in 1955. The Lincoln High School farm began in 1974. The original property was 280 acres and was acquired from McClellan Air Force Base.
Placer FFA announced a remarkable project spearheaded by one of its first-year members, Joseph Stefani.
September is Hunger Action Month, a time when people across the country will be taking a stand against hunger.
“It’s hard for the food closets and communities to purchase meat,” said Michelle Fish of Feed the Hungry. “You can only eat so much canned beans and rice. We’re helping to feed these food closets and shelters and veterans and seniors with meat you can’t always get. We’re meeting an unmet need. It has expanded to all of Placer County.”
From Placer Herald...
The Auburn Interfaith Food Closet and UCCE Master Gardeners of Placer County have come together to develop a thriving community garden dedicated to growing vegetables and fruits for those in need in the greater Auburn area.
From Sierra Sun...
Tahoe Donner's Equestrian Center will host its 5th Annual Wild West Fest on Saturday, Aug. 31. The event, held at the center adjacent to the Alder Creek Adventure Center, will offer a range of family-oriented activities and entertainment inspired by the old frontier.
From Loomis News...
In honor of National Night Out, the community of Rocklin is invited to celebrate its law enforcement and first responders at a community-wide public event at Johnson-Springview Park on Tuesday.
The 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is seeking sponsors and participants for this year's event on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. This premier event attracts nearly 1,000 locals and visitors who enjoy wine tasting, local food samples, and shopping in historic downtown Truckee while supporting a worthy cause.
Slow Food Lake Tahoe will host a tour of Truckee food gardens from a four-season grow dome to a single-family backyard veggie garden on Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tour includes a variety of home gardens and ends at Slow Food Gardens in Truckee River Regional Park for light refreshments.
Residents of Placer County, especially in Roseville and Lincoln, have noticed an increase in grasshopper activity this summer. The culprits are short-horned Melanoplus spp. grasshoppers, identifiable by their green or straw-colored bodies.
The Placer County 4-H livestock judging team has emerged as the No. 1 team in California, earning the prestigious opportunity to represent the state at the national 4-H competition this year.
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