Food and SustainabilityLarge Food Vendors Pledge To Buy Chicken Raised Under "Humane" StandardsNovember 15, 2016 | Julia MitricOut-of-state poultry producers supply roughly half the chicken Californians eat. Two big U.S. food vendors are pledging to buy their poultry from producers who provide better living conditions and more "humane" slaughter for broiler chickens by 2024. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Agriculture Industry Optimistic About Trump Ag PolicyNovember 14, 2016 | Julia MitricCalifornia agriculture produces billion in exports. Leaders in the state's agricultural industry say they're optimistic a Trump administration's policy on trade and immigration will benefit their sector. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityAuthor Interview: Georgeanne Brennan On Her "Culinary Journey" Through ProvenceNovember 10, 2016 | Donna ApidoneWhen Georgeanne Brennan moved to Provence in the early 70s, she and her young family wanted to escape the chaotic pace of American life. They became immersed in French culture, and Georgeanne discovered a rich culinary history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityRecreational Dungeness Crab Season Opens In CaliforniaNovember 6, 2016(AP) - A group of crabbers in Northern California kicked off Dungeness crab season at a cold and foggy Pacific Pier.
California CountsCalaveras County Copes With Change After Influx of New Marijuana GrowersNovember 3, 2016 | Julia MitricPeople have grown marijuana quietly in Calaveras County for decades. But after the Butte fire word got out that Calaveras was the place to grow. Now long-time residents say a “green rush" fueled by outsiders is hurting their county. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBay Area Company Aims To Reduce Food Waste - One Fruit At A TimeNovember 1, 2016In the United States, 30-40 percent of our available food ends up in the trashcan. CropMobster, a Bay Area start-up, is taking the issue of food waste head-on with an innovative model. CEO and cofounder Nick Papadopoulos talks about the company. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Examine Safety Of Food Irrigated With Oil WastewaterOctober 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are taking a closer look at the safety of food irrigated with wastewater from oil and gas operations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia AG Chief Talks About Balancing State And Local Marijuana RulesOctober 25, 2016 | Julia MitricIf voters legalize marijuana on Election Day, the state Department of Food and Agriculture will be responsible for licensing and regulating marijuana growers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Armenian Food Festival Features Byzantine-Era CuisineOctober 18, 2016The St. James Armenian Church celebrates food, culture and music with the Sacramento Armenian Food Festival. This year will feature cuisine from the Byzantine era. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCreating Poly-Culture Fields Could Ward Off Pests, Study FindsOctober 17, 2016 | Julia MitricCrop-eating insects thrive in fields planted with one crop variety. Scientists at UC Davis led a study to look at the diets of 53 pest species to find out why. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
