Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Agriculture, Food & Gardening


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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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10/28/2023
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When Cult Burger chef and co-owner Quinten Frye saw space in Tahoma become available, he knew he had to jump at the chance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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09/30/2023
Image for display with article titled Slow Food Partners With Local Artist Love Andreyev

At the Slow Food community garden at Truckee River Regional Park, you never know what valuable knowledge you might pick up.

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09/15/2023
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Sometimes a person comes to Lake Tahoe and has an idea that takes off and turns into a beloved staple. Here are a few restaurant chains that got their start in Tahoe.

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09/06/2023
Image for display with article titled California Forever: Tech Investors Now Have a Website, but ‘They Don’t Have a Plan’ For New City

A new site has appeared online attempting to explain plans for massive Solano County land development.

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08/29/2023
Many farmworkers in Coachella Valley lack legal status as citizens and don't qualify for most federal and state disaster aid. Even a new $95 million storm assistance program for immigrants that Governor Gavin Newsom recently touted is out of reach because it pertains to the winter and spring storms and floods.

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08/21/2023
Image for display with article titled A Farmworker Dies in Fresno’s 100-Degree Heat As UFW, Padilla Call for New Workplace Protections

California is already one of few states with outdoor worker heat safety rules.

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07/26/2023
Image for display with article titled The Hidden Cost of California’s Hot Workplaces: 20,000 Worker Injuries Per Year

As heat waves sweep across California, it’s workers who pay the heaviest price.

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06/19/2023
Image for display with article titled How Fresh will CalFresh be? Food Benefits on the Table in State Budget Talks

A program allowing CalFresh benefits to be used at farmer's markets may end up on the cutting room floor.

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