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Monthly Archives: July 2015

“Friends of the Range” – from the Growing California video series

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Friends of the Range,” a profile of a brother-sister ranching partnership and their extensive family history in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

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CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Helps Launch Northern California Food Hub – from the Ukiah Daily Journal

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

By Karen Rifkin The Mendo-Lake Food Hub, a grant-funded program initiated by North Coast Opportunities to connect local farmers with local retailers and restaurants in order to meet the growing demand for local food, is up and running. Coordinator John … Continue reading →

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What’s better than the Fourth of July? The Fourth at the Fair!

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

What’s better than the Fourth of July? Spending the fourth at the fair! Marin, Alameda, San Diego and Napa county fairs are all in full swing over the Fourth of July weekend. Click on these images to go to each … Continue reading →

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It’s the Pollen Nation!

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is featuring the Pollen Nation, a web page dedicated to awareness about the many players in the pollination process, from the birds and the bees to the wind, and even … Continue reading →

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Grill like a pro! Food safety tips from the USDA

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

July 4 is right around the corner and for the estimated 80% of households that own grills or smokers, that means one thing – barbeques.  Grill masters can make sure they don’t leave their diners with a nasty case of … Continue reading →

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