What is a “Food Desert” anyway? Dive in with us to learn how accessibility, affordability, and information about fruits and vegetables contribute to health and wellness. You’ll learn about food…
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Mulching – What, Why, and How
11.7.16 – Mulching may seem intimidating, but it is not as difficult as it seems, and it can be very beneficial to the health and size of citrus trees. How…
All Farmers Markets in Los Angeles Now Accept EBT
10.24.16 – Today is Food Day 2016! We wanted to celebrate by recapping a huge policy victory for food justice in Los Angeles: the introduction of CalFresh EBT (food stamps)…
7 Tips for Taking Care of Fruit Trees During the Drought
10.17.16 – A quick guide for homeowners with fruit trees. By now we all know about the exceptional drought that California is enduring. With no signs of relief, it is…
The Problem of Food Waste in America
Estimates on the amount of food waste in America range from 30% – 40%. In this post you’ll learn about food waste in the United States, where and why it’s…
Faces of Food Forward: Catholic Charities
When Food Forward began zesting Ventura County through the fortitude and passion of an award-winning Super Volunteer who became our first Ventura County Branch Manager, Martha Penhall, we began looking…
Faces of Food Forward: Family Rescue Center
As the Founder and Executive Director of Food Forward, I try to keep a close ear to the ground about ways to improve what we do and how we do…