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Rangeland Soils workshop

San Miguel, CA , United States

Join the Central Coast Rangelands Coalition for a day of exploring rangeland soils through the rancher and ranch advisor’s eyes.  The always fascinating mix of researchers, agency personnel, educators, conservationists, ranchers, consultants, and conservation lands managers will convene at the Work Ranch in southern Monterey County for a day of learning and discussion focusing especially […]

6th Annual Earth Day Food and Wine Festival

Templeton, CA , United States

The 6th annual Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is a weekend celebration held in the Central Coast. Over 200 purveyors of sustainably produced foods and wine will be on hand for a truly unique event: growers, vintners, and chefs coming together to serve out-of-this-world pairings of award-winning wines with one-of-a-kind dishes made with locally-sourced fruits, […]

Meet Your State Legislators to Talk About Sustainable Food

Santa Rosa, CA , United States

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Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROPP) Open House

Fresno, CA , United States

You’re Invited to our Open House Save the Date! Tuesday, May 22, 2012                                      4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Join us for food, fun, networking and prizes!                                          New Office Address:                                   2110 Tulare Street, Fresno, 93721 Main Office Line:(559) 498-0870                                               We’re located on the southeast corner of Tulare Street and Van Ness […]

The Farm Bill: Why You Should Care

Healdsburg, CA , United States

  What Does the Farm Bill Have to Do with Me and Why Do I Need to Know about It? Congress is busy hashing out the details for the 2012 Farm Bill which will have important implications for food and agriculture for the next five years. This is an opportunity for those committed to good, […]

Healthy Parks, Healthy People

Fremont, CA , United States

Come to the second annual Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival Saturday, June 23, 2012, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont!

Winters Farm to School Bastille Day Feast

Winters, CA , United States

A Bastille Day Feast, celebrating local food and flavors in the French style will be served to 175 people seated at a single long, white tablecloth- covered table set between the towering, 150-year old olive trees at the historic Wolfskill Ranch. The  Wolfskill USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository is housed here, with a collection of […]

NEW Food Systems Course at CAL POLY

Santa Cruz, CA , United States

This summer, the Center for Sustainability will be co-hosting a new offering through Cal Poly Continuing Education: California AGRI-FOOD and FIBER SYSTEMS. This intensive and comprehensive three-week course will provide an excellent introduction to essential aspects of how food and fiber is cultivated and circulated through our state. Agronomic, economic, social and political dimensions will […]

Eat Real Festival

Oakland, CA , United States

From September 21-23rd, Eat Real is transforming Jack London Square into one epic food festival. The Eat Real Festival celebrates all things tasty, fresh, and handmade with a focus on street food, local wines, handcrafted beers, and traditional food craft – all featuring sustainable, local ingredients. And no dish costs more than $5. Friday 1 […]

Genetically Engineered Food – To Label or Not?

San Francisco, CA , United States

Californians will decide in November whether or not food that includes genetically engineered ingredients must have labels highlighting that fact. Join us for a debate on the proposition, which was placed on the state ballot by voter signature. Stacy Malkan, campaign media director of California Right to Know, will argue in support of the proposition […]