Yolo County Agriculture, Food & Gardening Articles

Spring is around the corner and it’s time to dust off your gardening tools and begin preparing for a spring and summer garden. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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

By: Dave Rosenberg, Davis Odd Fellows

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.”

Throughout its history, the Port of West Sacramento has served the agricultural, natural resources and construction sectors in Northern California.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

There’s nothing like picking and eating fresh, tree-ripened fruit. You can beautify your yard and reduce your grocery bills at the Winters Friends of the Library annual Fruit Tree Sale.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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...

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

As the average age of farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners continues to rise, the working land they steward is at a moment of seismic transition.

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 …

Members of the City Council “broke bread” with West Sacramento seniors on Dec. 11 at Café Yolo inside the Community Center at 1075 West Capitol Ave. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

By: Liliana Agredano, Davis Food Co-op

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

By: Wendy Weitzel, Davis Farmers Market

On July 31, Meals on Wheels Yolo County launched Café Yolo, a social dining experience for seniors age 60+ to meet and socialize every Wednesday at the West Sacramento Community Center.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

“This is a local story about a global issue, the future of water. In a three-part series of field reports and podcasts, Bay City News reporter Ruth Dusseault looks at the tunnel’s stakeholders, its engineering challenges, and explores the preindustrial …

By: Ashley Arax

Karen Baker, Executive Director of Yolo Food Bank, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime of Service Award through the 2024 Excellence in AmeriCorps Awards, a testament to her more than 30 years of dedicated public service. Original article published at …

Supporters of the Yolo Land Trust (YLT) gathered on Sunday, Sept. 8 for the 35th Annual A Day in the Country. This event has been a cherished tradition for 35 years, continually bringing together the community to celebrate and support …

Séka Hills, K & J Orchards, Rainwater Ranch and Cultural Roots Nursery Highlighted in “America’s Heartland”