Media Archive
05/2008
Here Today…Here Tomorrow... Local Daylilies Thrive
Spring has sprung in San Luis Obispo County, and across the area there is evidence of another bountiful year approaching.... [More]
04/2008
Citrus and Avocado Crops Recover From 2007 Freeze
Most local growers are optimistic about higher yields and a premium price for their 2008 crops... [More]
03/2008
“1000 Oaks Day” Plants for the Future
Just off the paved road outside Parkfield lives a man who is planning and planting for the future. One tree at a time and one season after another, Jack Varian has developed a passion for sustainability. If all goes as planned, his actions today will grow for the next 400 years... [More]
02/2008
Online Farmers’ Market and Resource Center Launched
Searching for the best local strawberries on the Central Coast? Wondering what you’re going to find in season at your local farmers’ market? You are not alone. Until now there were few userfriendly Web resources on which to find locally grown products. That, however, is about to change... [More]
12/2007
Local Producers Provide Holiday Gift Ideas
Having trouble finding that perfect gift for the holiday season? Do your stocking stuffers leave something to be desired? Don't let the holiday sprit get lost in a department store. There are hundreds of great gifts available on the Central Coast that will be sure hits with your friends and family this year... [More]
10/2007
The Not-So-Traditional Old-Fashioned Tomato
For years the bright-red tomato has been king. Piled high in the supermarket, these overly symmetrical ovals are placed carefully, one on top of another, until they tower above the other fruits—an obvious favorite of shoppers. Available almost year round, tomatoes, whether sliced, diced or sautéed, are a fixture in the American diet... [More]
08/2007
Thinking Outside the Bottle
Red-Legged Frog, Steelhead Trout, California Pacific Pound Turtles and other endangered species wanted? "Yes,". This Vineyard owner has all but hung a Wanted sign on his gate to encourage these and other species to move in among the vines and creeks... [More]
06/2007
U-Pick of the Crops
There are numerous U-Pick operations in the SLO Co. area that offer seasonal fruits and vegetables. Most U-Pick operations open after Memorial Day and stay open through the fall...[More]
02/2007
Where Romance Blossoms
Nothing says Valentine's Day like a dozen long-stemmed red roses. This is why Eufloria has 11 different varieties of the traditional red rose, but that's not all...[More]
12/2006
Fill Your Stocking With Gifts From the Central Coast
When searching for that perfect gift for your family or friends this season, instead of fighting the crowds at local department stores, you should check out local agricultural businesses... [More]
09/2006
Let the Calendar Be Your Menu
by RYAN MILLER
Don't be fooled by the misleading weather. Autumn is here, and with it come the familiar sights of the season: Orange pumpkins swelling in fields and decorating roadside stands. Fresh apple cider served in a steaming mug or, if the fickle weather stays warm, chilled in a frosty glass. Thick stew bubbling in a pot and fogging the windows. [More]
07/2006
Farmers Markets Reestablish Link
Hungry for local, fresh-picked and hand-selected fruits and vegetables? A cornucopia of local California produce is available seven days a week, at your local Certified Farmers' Markets... [More]