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Partnering with produce providers
Posted 9/13/2017 - What's one way to combat food waste, save money, and expand food knowledge? Ask a UC Master Food Preserver. Or rather, have a group of dedicated volunteers do a hands-on demo at a CSA pick-up location. Tanaka Farms, located in Orange County, did just...

The beautiful and healthful pitahaya thrives in Southern California
Posted 8/31/2017 - Farmer Arian Williams is successfully tending 16 acres of avocados in the De Luz area of Temecula, but he and his wife came to the 10th annual UC Pitahaya Festival in August to see whether there is commercial potential in...

Sunpreme raisins a hit at the UC Kearney Grape Day 2017
Posted 8/11/2017 - Excitement over the new Sunpreme raisins was evident at UC Kearney Grape Day Aug. 8, 2017. As soon as the tram stopped, dozens of farmers and other industry professionals rushed over to the vineyard to take a close look and sample the fruit. Raisins...

#Collabatition: A new network of food hubs looks past competition to help each other succeed
Posted 8/10/2017 - In today's food system, large scale food distribution has become the standard way food moves from farm to market.  The system works well to feed a lot of people, and has allowed us to eat tomatoes in December and send produce far distances while...

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