Newsom signs a bill expanding union rights for farmworkers, shocking advocates
September 28, 2022 | Manola Secaira
Advocates of the bill waited a month for the decision, setting up a vigil outside the capitol after a 335-mile march in August.
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San Joaquin County saw ‘substantial gains’ in 2021 agricultural production
September 19, 2022 | Rich Ibarra
A new report says fruit and nuts made up the highest value crops produced by the county last year, raising over $1.7 billion.
There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that
September 1, 2022
Congressional Democrats and Republicans say ensuring a younger generation of farmers can enter the business is key to upholding local and regional supply chains needed for emergencies, domestic food production and to meet the demand of local food.
Healthier options on the menu as California begins providing free meals for all students
August 28, 2022
California districts are continuing to offer free meals to all students, and extra funding this year is allowing them to incorporate more healthy, local ingredients
Interview: Creators of Dinner at Tiger dish on Sacramento cuisine
August 23, 2022 | Randol White
Tony Christian of Tiger Restaurant & Bar and Chef Ryan Royster of Last Supper Society joined CapRadio’s Insight to talk about how their latest collaboration showcases an incredible culinary experience in Sacramento.
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‘Overwhelming’ inflation affecting Sacramento restaurants — and chicken spots may be hit hardest
August 15, 2022 | Randol White
The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture echoed the Sacramento experience: Food prices this summer are up as much as 12 percent over last year.
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Study says California employers fail to keep food, farm workers safe from COVID
July 10, 2022
A new report uses Cal/OSHA data to show how California food production employers failed to keep workers safe from COVID-19.
California’s plan to provide food assistance to undocumented residents leaves some out
June 14, 2022
California will offer food assistance to undocumented people over 55. Advocates want more. They say younger people need help, too.
Interview: Here’s what you need to know about community fridges in Sacramento
April 1, 2022 | Randol White
If you’ve seen community refrigerators around the city of Sacramento, you may be wondering what they’re all about. Here’s what you need to know.
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Getting healthy, nutritious foods to California students isn’t easy. First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is making it her priority issue.
March 21, 2022 | Janelle Salanga | Manola Secaira
The state is working to track progress on efforts to serve students healthier food, and a new “farm-to-school road map for success” report is putting the spotlight on youth food insecurity and literacy.
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The French baguette is added to UNESCO's 'intangible cultural heritage' list
December 2, 2022
While he was giving a speech in the U.S., French President Macron threw shade on baguettes that are made anywhere outside of France. He called the French baguette "250 grams of magic and perfection."
How many hot sauce bottles do you have in your fridge right now?
December 2, 2022
Vic Clinco in High Point, N.C., has close to 11,000 bottles of hot sauce in his basement, according to WCNC-TV. He says his goal is to have so many bottles that there is no wall left in sight.
What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in history
December 2, 2022
The U.S. is enduring its worst poultry health disaster, with some 52.7 million birds dead. Unlike another recent outbreaks, this one has lasted through the summer — and it's still going strong.
Love chili but trying to eat less meat? 'Morning Edition' tests a plant-based version
December 1, 2022
Jack Bishop of the PBS television show America's Test Kitchen walked Morning Edition host A Martínez through a recipe from the kitchen's new vegan cookbook. Texans beware: This chili features beans.
The baguette enters the upper crust as it's added to the U.N. cultural heritage list
November 30, 2022
The humble but versatile French loaf is recognized by UNESCO as a tradition worthy of preservation by humanity. French officials have warned that closure of traditional bakeries put the bread at risk.
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