California Pear Farmers Set to Begin Harvest in Early July
Sacramento, CA — As the nation’s food industry is working hard to keep food on our tables, California pear farmers are preparing to harvest a crop of fresh pears in early July. “California pear harvest appears to be on a normal schedule this year after two years of late harvest timing,” said Matt Hemly of Greene and Hemly in Courtland. “We’ve seen … [Read more...]California Pear Advisory Board Wins Wide Support Among Pear Producers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced this week that 100 percent of the California pear producers who voted in a recent referendum to continue the California Pear Advisory Board are in support of the state marketing order. The law governing California marketing order programs specifies that at least once every five years, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) must conduct a referendum among California … [Read more...]
Interpera 2017 | 10th World Pear Congress
2017 Interpera | 10th World Pear Congress slated for June 2017 in Wenatchee, Washington, USA
… [Read more...]Health Benefits Of Pears
The old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but a different fruit may provide the same, if not more, benefits: the pear. Research has shown eating just one can fill us with high levels of vitamin C and fiber at just under 100 calories. Eating a pear or drinking its juice may also help stave off a hangover and reduce risk of stroke. Now, a study from Louisiana State University has found people who eat pears are less likely to be … [Read more...]
Pear Bridge Dinner Embraces the Farm-to-Fork Spirit
Sacramento, CA – “While all the hoopla was going on with the Tower Bridge Dinner downtown, I had a lovely evening on a picturesque bridge on the Delta,” writes Sacramento foodie Catherine Enfield in her recent blog post on her website at Munchie Musings. Enfield joined 130 other people – including plenty of pear farmers --who attended the Pear Bridge Dinner held Sunday, September 27 by the California Pear Advisory Board in honor of … [Read more...]
Pear Bridge Dinner Features Farm-to-Fork Foods and Chefs
Sacramento, CA -- At the same time America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital supporters gather on the Tower Bridge in downtown Sacramento, a group of local pear farmers and friends will dine on a smaller bridge in the Delta community of Walnut Grove. “In the tradition of the Farm-to-Fork Gala Dinner, we’re building bridges between Sacramento area farmers and the people of Sacramento,” said Chris Zanobini, Executive Director of the California Pear Advisory … [Read more...]
Ticket Sales Announced for Pear Bridge Dinner
Sacramento, CA – Tickets to an event a group of local pear farmers is calling the “other gala on a smaller bridge” will go on sale tomorrow morning, August 20, at 8:00 a.m. The event is being held simultaneously with the incredibly popular Tower Bridge Gala organized by the Sacramento Convention & Visitor’s Bureau as part of their America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital program. The Pear Bridge Dinner will be held at the same time as the larger … [Read more...]
Pear Farmers Launch Locally Grown Campaign
Pear Farmers Launch Locally-Grown Campaign for Sacramento-Area Consumers
If you love local, sustainably-farmed food, California pear farmers have what you’re looking for. … [Read more...]California Pears to Hold Their Own Bridge Dinner
Sacramento, CA -- Farm-to-Fork fans unable to get tickets to the extremely popular Tower Bridge Dinner will have another option to celebrate locally grown food with a dinner on a smaller bridge, located in the Sacramento Delta. A group of pear farmers, who support America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital movement, will be holding their own dinner on a scenic bridge in the heart of one of the state’s largest pear farming regions. The event will take … [Read more...]
