Keeping the Faith by Maria Grazia —
The Full Belly Farm Boxes are very much an expression of our farm season — the time of year, the length of the day, the amount of sun or frost, and of course the level of care and attention that we are able to bestow on the crop. We rarely buy products from other farms to put into the boxes and we [...]
News From the Farm | September 28, 20...
Keeping the Faith by Maria Grazia —
The Full Belly Farm Boxes are very much an expression of our farm season — the time of year, the length of the day, the amount of sun or frost, and of course the level of care and attention that we are able to bestow on the crop. We rarely buy products from other farms to put into the boxes and we [...]
National Alpaca Farm Days – Mer...
Date: September 27, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact: maureenmacedo@aol.com Sponsor: Macedo's Mini Acre Location: 11175 Golf Link Road, Turlick Ca 95380
National Alpaca Farm Days – Mer...
Date: September 27, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact: maureenmacedo@aol.com Sponsor: Macedo's Mini Acre Location: 11175 Golf Link Road, Turlick Ca 95380
National Alpaca Farm Days – Mer...
Date: September 27, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact: maureenmacedo@aol.com Sponsor: Macedo's Mini Acre Location: 11175 Golf Link Road, Turlick Ca 95380
National Alpaca Farm Days – Mer...
Date: September 27, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact: maureenmacedo@aol.com Sponsor: Macedo's Mini Acre Location: 11175 Golf Link Road, Turlick Ca 95380
National Alpaca Farm Days – Mer...
Date: September 26, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact: maureenmacedo@aol.com Sponsor: Macedo's Mini Acre Location: 11175 Golf Link Road, Turlick Ca 95380
National Alpaca Farm Days – Mer...
Date: September 26, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact: maureenmacedo@aol.com Sponsor: Macedo's Mini Acre Location: 11175 Golf Link Road, Turlick Ca 95380
Autumn Squash Panzanella
I love panzanella. This humble dish usually combines stale bread, ripe tomatoes, and a simple dressing to create a savory, rich, satisfying salad. When I spied a bright orange Kuri squash in my CSA box, I decided to remodel the classic panzanella salad into a satisfying main dish starring autumn bounty – winter squashes. This…
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UC explores alternatives to fumigants...
Strawberries, which generated $2.2 billion for California growers mainly on the coast in 2019, are sensitive to soilborne diseases. Strawberry plant roots infected by fungi are unable to take in nutrients and water, causing the leaves and stems to wilt. The diseases reduce fruit yields and eventually kill infected plants.
To protect the delic [...]
Kids still drink milk when chocolate ...
Schools across the nation are removing chocolate milk from their meal programs to reduce students' intake of added sugar.
Some people are concerned the new policy will lead to a decrease in students' milk consumption and, specifically, reduce the essential nutrients that milk provides, such as calcium, protein and vitamin D. They al [...]
UCCE is helping CalFresh shoppers dou...
In six California counties, CalFresh shoppers can use their EBT cards at most farmers markets and double the value of their benefit, up to $10 per family each market day.
The locations are Fresno County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County and Tulare County.
“This benefit is underused,& [...]
News From the Farm | September 21, 20...
It sometimes feels like our lives have been put on hold as we navigate the current reality. Our friends are more separate, our children tethered close to home, we are using our computer screens to assess body language and connect in ways that aren’t real and human. It is not a healthy development and we need to redesign. Now may be a time of [...]
Drying peppers
If you have more fresh peppers than you can possibly use right now, you can dry them for later use. It does not matter if they are chili peppers, bell peppers or other varieties. And it does not matter if you have an electric food dehydrator or not. Peppers can be air dried, sun dried, dried in the oven or dried in an electric food dehydrator [...]
News From the Farm | September 14, 20...
Almond harvest, daily marketing, picking and packing of our crops, and the construction of a tall deer fence around the recently planted strawberry patch are just a few of the activities that continued last week against the backdrop of six of the most massive fires in California’s history.
The daily CalFire newsletter has more-or-less the sa [...]
Second Sunday Supper – San Dieg...
Date: September 13, 2020
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Contact: (760) 787-1102, info@hatfieldcreekvineyards.com Sponsor: Hatfield Creek Vineyards & Winery Location: 1625 Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065
Organic farming lessons offered onlin...
Farmers who want to learn organic production practices for California specialty crops can now get training at their convenience on their own computers. The organic farming course is designed by the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Organic Farming Research Foundation and California Polytechnic St [...]
News From the Farm | September 7, 202...
Crew harvesting Red Kuri Squash —
If our CSA program can shed any light on bigger trends in the world, people are leaving northern California in droves. Usually we notice this in August when everyone gets in their last vacation before school starts. Usually at that point our farmers markets slow down and we process lots of “skips” [...]
scarecrow contest – Tanaka Farm...
Date: September 6, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: 949.653.2100, info@tanakafarms.com Sponsor: Tanaka Farms Location: 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
scarecrow contest – Tanaka Farm...
Date: September 5, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: 949.653.2100, info@tanakafarms.com Sponsor: Tanaka Farms Location: 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
Not your grandma’s jam
As a UC Master Food Preserver Program Coordinator, I've had the privilege of teaching new volunteers eager to learn more about food preservation, who then teach in their local communities.
Many students are experienced food preservers, creating delicious jams and jellies for their family and friends. It's exciting to see the ah-ha m [...]
California-Grown Keitt Mangoes
Super sweet and oh-so-delicious, Keitt (pronounced keet) mangoes are grown here in sunny California! Did you know that Keitt mangoes are left on the tree longer than imported mangoes? This results in them being a sweeter tasting fruit with a nice, smooth texture.
Don’t let the green fool you!
Though their skin may turn a bit gold [...]
UCCE small farms advisor strives to m...
This is one of a series of stories featuring a sampling of UC ANR academics whose work exemplifies the public value UC ANR brings to California.
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life for everyone, with information about COVID-19 changing daily. For Californians who aren't fluent in English, obtaining reliable information is particu [...]
Today’s CSA Box | Week of August 31, ...
*Click on produce above for more information and Recipes
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Today’s CSA Box | Week of August 31, ...
*Click on produce above for more information and Recipes
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Too many tomatoes?
If you also found a silver lining to staying/working at home this summer by planting and tending to your garden, did your wish for a bumper crop of tomatoes come true? What happens if your tomato plants are prolific producers?
Preserve those tomatoes!
The easiest way to preserve tomatoes is to freeze them. You don't need to blanch them, [...]
