Sacramento County Agriculture, Food & Gardening Articles

Despite overcast skies, a perfect spring evening set the stage Thursday as Folsom’s historic district came alive with music, artistry, and the inviting aromas of local flavors, welcoming guests to Folsom History’s “Making History: Eat. Create. Celebrate.” fundraiser at The …

From a plot the size of a small backyard to one spanning several acres, the possibilities for farmers and gardeners — both urban and rural...

A quiet transformation is unfolding in American agriculture. Female farmers are taking on a larger role in shaping the future of farming, contributing to both local economies and national food production.

For nearly two decades, Sacramento State University’s campus herbarium lay dormant, its plant specimens hidden and nearly forgotten inside a shuttered lab in Sequoia Hall.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is honored to support the Rancho Cordova Food Locker with a generous staff-led donation drive, gathering 866 food items to aid in the fight against hunger.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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.”

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

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 …

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 …

As Lunar New Year celebrations erupt across the valley, there is a small diner on Woodland’s Main Street that survives as a culinary testament to...

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 …

On Jan. 28, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025. Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

By Casey Rafter Crumbling pieces of concrete and stucco fell to the ground as former state assemblyman Ken Cooley finished his swing. The next person...

Last week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors took a big step forward—we unanimously passed new regulations for sidewalk vendors. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was an important one. These rules are all about finding that sweet spot: …

IF YOU HAVE tried to bake a cake recently, you might have had a hard time finding eggs. The empty shelves are a sign of the devastating impact of avian influenza, H5N1 or HPAI, on commercial poultry flocks in California.The …

The Rancho Cordova Food Locker marked a new chapter in its mission to fight food insecurity with a heartful groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 10 for its first of its kind Community Food Hub. Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

California may have more than a million fighting birds, according to the Center for a Humane Economy.

The streets of East Sacramento were bustling with energy on Thanksgiving morning as the 31st annual Run to Feed the Hungry drew a record number of participants to the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run.

Local residents received a helping hand for the holidays Monday in the form of everything needed for a hearty Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the Twin Lakes Food Bank and its partners and donors throughout the community. The annual event, open …