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 deserts in Los Angeles – what they are, where they are, and…
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 much can adding a natural extra layer on top of…
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) to all LA City Farmers Markets. This piece was written…
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 our responsibility as stewards and residents of Southern California to use…
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 for a receiving agency to take the growing fruits of our labors and…
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 it. Over the last two years as the Farmers Market…
Why Greywater is Actually Green and Many Other Reasons Why We “Love That Dirty Water” Greywater. Or Gray Water. In case you haven’t heard (you’re not alone), greywater is water you just used from your bathroom sink, shower, tub, or…
Kathy Turk is a star. She knows every farmer personally, is easy to work with, and always wears a radiant smile. Kathy has an incredible ability to look at the big picture to provide useful insight to each aspect of our…
This is the first of a series of articles focusing on fruit tree care during a drought. This article offers advice from the perspective of the Master Gardeners program, backed by UC research. Home fruit tree production provides numerous benefits to…