Placer County Agriculture, Food & Gardening Articles

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.

For Truckee locals Dustin Hurley and Nick Chmell, conversations about starting up a brewery while on snowmobiling trips fueled the friend's desire to open up one of their own. At the time, Alibi's Public House...

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...

Sometimes a person comes to Lake Tahoe, falls in love with it, and comes up with an idea that takes off and turns into a beloved staple in the community that lasts for decades. A...

The Auburn community celebrates nine honorees every year for selflessness and service to the city through the State of the Community Awards. Carol Arnold of Auburn will be honored next month as Friend of Agriculture.