Sacramento County Local News: Agriculture, Food & Gardening


All Local Agriculture, Food & Gardening News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

Image caption: 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

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.

Image caption: Since the Gold Rush era, land reclamation has cost California 90 percent of its wetlands.
How Land Reclamation Hurts California’s Environment

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.

Image caption: 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

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.

Image caption: They help feed the whole country, but life for California’s farm workers remains a struggle.
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.”

Image caption: Dairy products are California’s top agricultural commodity, but the industry is often criticized for its impact on the environment.
Sustainable Sustenance

California is a leading producer of agricultural crops. So it’s not surprising to find cutting-edge ideas taking root here.

Image caption: RCDs look after the land, whether it’s used for grazing, growing, or getting out into nature.
California Dirt

What do resource conservation districts protect? Pretty much everything that’s worth saving.

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09/06/2024
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On Sept. 21, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism returns, bringing together residents of all ages to complete projects throughout the city aimed at making a lasting, positive impact.

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09/06/2024
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“Hands-on” best describes the Beginning Farmer Training Program at the Center for Land-Based Learning in Woodland.

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08/30/2024
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Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank has announced it ill host its annual night of food, fun, and a live auction to benefit hungry families in our community on Nov. 8 this year. The food bank hopes to raise $300,000 to continue the programs and services of the food bank.

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08/29/2024
A look at the training program for beginner farmers offered by the Center for Land-Based Learning in Woodland.

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08/07/2024
The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.

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07/30/2024
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SACRAMENTO – The 2024 California State Fair wrapped up its 170th year over the weekend exceeding expectations of fairgoers and organizers alike.

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07/27/2024
A spotlight on the community service provided by the Elk Grove Food Bank and Executive Director Marie Jachino.

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07/25/2024
The annual Independence from Hunger food drive hosted by the Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet is seeking donations to reach this year's goal of $15,000 to be given to the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry food bank.

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07/24/2024
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Do you love to garden? If so, you won’t want to miss Harvest Day 2024 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center.

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07/23/2024
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Carmichael Parks Foundation is hosting its fifth Dinner in the Park on Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. at Jensen Botanical Garden located at 8520 Fair Oaks Blvd.

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07/19/2024
A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize.

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07/16/2024
A Kings County judge today issued a temporary restraining order against the state that pauses its unprecedented move to crack down on groundwater depletion in California’s agricultural heartland.

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07/03/2024
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From now through July 31, Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet at 6059 Greenback Lane is teaming up with Sunrise Christian Food Ministry to collect food and cash donations

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06/26/2024
The Sacramento Observer list of free food locations in Sacramento County.

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06/19/2024
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Folsom Cordova Unified School District campuses in Rancho Cordova are now offering free meals to children this summer who may otherwise go without, thanks to a collaborative program with the United States Department of Agriculture.

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06/11/2024
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared the end of the Oriental fruit fly quarantine in Sacramento County following the eradication of the invasive pest.

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06/11/2024
The Lunch at the Library is offering free meals for kids K-12 at 14 locations throughout Sacramento County.
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