Residents Of North Sacramento Food Desert Welcome Discount Grocery StoreSeptember 13, 2018 | Julia MitricNorth Sacramento has big pockets of food deserts where residents have to leave the neighborhood to find a full-service grocery store. Now, some are hopeful a discount grocery store will begin to change the landscape. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Asparagus Season Brings Choices For California ShoppersApril 21, 2017 | Julia MitricAsparagus is grown in the Delta, the San Joaquin Valley and the Central Coast. California grows over 70 percent of the asparagus consumed in the U.S. but the state's asparagus production has declined 15 to percent annually since 2000. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bay Area Pilot Program Makes Produce Less Costly For Low-Income FamiliesApril 4, 2017 | Julia MitricA new pilot program makes produce less costly for low-income families while helping California growers. The Bay Area program is the first in the state to offer CalFresh recipients matching funds when they buy California-grown at the supermarket. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Leads The Nation In Organic SalesOctober 12, 2015 | Lesley McClurgSales of organic products are up 72 percent since 2008 according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. California is leading the nation at $2.2 billion in sales. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Fines Six Companies Selling Tainted ProduceJuly 29, 2015(AP) - California pesticide regulators have fined six companies they say ignored warnings and repeatedly sold imported fruits and vegetables that contained illegal pesticide residues.
