By Andrea Howry, Ventura County Backyard Harvest Coordinator I love strawberries. Lima beans, not so much. Sugar beets? Not sure I’ve ever tried one. So it’s a good thing I’m living in California’s Ventura County now rather than 100 years…
If you’ve been living in Southern California for the last few years or decades, you’re likely familiar with the changing weather patterns. In 2012 to 2016, we experienced a very harsh five-year drought and 2023-2024 had record-setting winter storms and…
By guest writer, Lisa K. Johnson, PhD I started reading about food loss and waste in 2010, when a couple of books about food waste came out: Wasted, by Tristram Stuart and American Wasteland by Jonathan Bloom. As a lifelong horticulturist,…
By guest writer, Tami Chipeco We’ve all been there. Enticed by the delicate and fresh-looking bag of spring mix at the grocery store and the aspirations of eating healthy and saving money by making salad at home. You get home…
Looking to volunteer in Ventura County but not sure where to start? If you’re looking for a fun, outdoor, and beautiful service experience, Food Forward has volunteer opportunities for everyone in Ventura County throughout the year. Sign up to volunteer! …
The history of the connection between Indigenous people in California and how our food system developed is complex, involving a long history. We hope this blog post gets you thinking and inspires you to learn more about where our food…
The holiday season is a magical time—the colorful lights everywhere, the energy of giving, and the anticipation of getting together with loved ones to eat delicious treats. Unfortunately, many families face a huge economic burden during the holidays, and stress…