Niman Ranch is comprised of a network of 740 small, independent U.S. family farmers and ranchers. They fully subscribe to and lead the industry in the latest sustainable and humane agricultural practices, with all animals being raised outdoors or in deeply bedded pens. Niman Ranch follows strict Animal Welfare protocols, which were developed with the […]

Why Buy in Bulk? There are some great reasons to buy in bulk: Bulk foods create less waste than foods in single-use packaging. This happens in two ways: first, since you’re only buying as much food as you know you’ll need, it cuts down on the food waste your household will produce. According to the […]

Proposition 12 and the Animal Care Program Q: What is the Animal Care Program? A: Animal Care is a new program within the Animal Health and Food Safety Services division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Animal Care was formed after the passing of Proposition 12 (2018) to implement the law and its […]

Before you leave home: New habits take a little planning and a bit of practice. Make a check list of things you need to bring with you. This list could include: Reusable shopping bags Reusable produce bags Clean, non-porous, reusable containers for shopping in the Bulk Department, Grocery Department (bulk coffee), Meat Department, BBQ, Deli, […]

Many of the key practices of regenerative agriculture – intercropping, where multiple crops are planted together, agroforestry, and integrating livestock, for example – have their roots with indigenous farmers who work with the land – not against it. Principles and Practices There is no doubt that transformation of many current farming practices are desperately needed, […]

Since the first Earth Day took place in 1970, annual Earth Day celebrations have done a great deal to bring our country’s pollution, climate, and waste problems into focus and in recent years locally, awareness and understanding of the amount of food waste we create has come to the fore. But though there is still […]

It can be daunting to make all-or-nothing sustainability goals, as they only increase the odds that one might throw hands in the air and decide it’s all just too difficult. But, similar to adopting a healthier diet or learning a new habit, small changes can add up and make a big difference over time. Our […]