Spinach: Healthful or Harmful?
February 23, 2007
After receiving flak for 2006’s E. coli outbreak, spinach became a scapegoat for food contamination. Here’s some background on this healthy, versatile green, and its connection to the nasty bacteria.
Cruciferous Crops
December 1, 2006
Lucky for us, one of the most cold-tolerant plant families encompasses more vegetables than any other.
Artisanal Defined
October 6, 2006
As consumers become more educated about what they eat and more concerned about its origin, artisanal food is gaining popularity.
California Farming Regions: North Coast and Mountains
December 9, 2005
To the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market from Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Siskiyou and Butte counties come cheeses, meats, vegetables, apples, late stone fruits, and blueberries.
California Farming Regions: The Great Central Valley
November 18, 2005
The Central Valley is one of the most productive regions on Earth, and its inhabitants have long been sustained by its bounty.
California Farming Regions: The Central Coast and Southern California
October 28, 2005
California’s agriculture is the most productive and varied in the U.S., owing to the climate, topography, complex systems of water delivery, and diverse population of growers and consumers in this state.