Download or read book Napa Valley Farming written by Paula Amen Judah and published by Imaginary Lines, Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Napans tend more than grapevines. The area's diverse soil and mild climate make possible a generous yield of agricultural products. This book traces the cultivation of these products through a chronology of Napa's farming history, from indigenous food plants to the orchards that were planted to feed gold miners--orchards that would soon function as both therapy and sustenance for the patients in the newly created asylum. European and Asian immigrants joined newly emancipated slaves and Mexican citizens who had settled here before the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Together they cultivated the land, picked the fruit, nuts, and hops, cut the wheat, kept bees, and tended livestock on dairy farms and cattle ranches. Each chapter begins with a poem inspired by farming or a recipe reflecting the valley's bounty. The scents of peaches, apples, cherries, pears, prunes, and honey linger in the imaginations of thousands of locals, while the trees, hives, and vines continue to thrive wherever placed.

Download or read book The Agricultural and Other Resources of California written by Titus Fey Cronise and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Napa County Farm Bureau Monthly written by Napa County Farm Bureau and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vineyards in the Watershed written by Juliane Poirier Locke and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optimization of ecological stability and wine grape productivity and quality through an understanding of natural processes such a biodiversity, carbon and nutrient cycling and plant-oil interactions is the stated mission of this text. Reducing pesticide use and promoting soil health through erosion control, cover crops and compost are all important goals of this book. A first-hand, real experience report on how organic and biodynamic grape growers of Napa achieve these goals. Everything is covered including elimination of herbicides, managing wildlife and social responsibility for the workers. The only book of this kind and essential to any new wine grape grower.

Download or read book Report of the California State Agricultural Society written by and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Report of the California State Agricultural Society written by California State Agricultural Society and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gather written by Janet Fletcher and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Wine Country cookbook that celebrates sustainable, garden-to-table dining Some of the tastiest California cooking today comes from wineries with edible gardens, and now you can take a visual tour of these magical culinary green spaces, peek inside the winery kitchens that reap the harvest, and bring sun-ripened flavors into your own home kitchen. Gather: Casual Cooking from Wine Country Gardens showcases some of California’s most ambitious wineries’ culinary gardens and the fresh, wine-friendly dishes they inspire, all vividly captured by three-time James Beard Award–winner Janet Fletcher. Bring the garden to the plate California-style with Heirloom Tomato and Peach Salad with Burrata or Golden Beet Gazpacho. Enjoy a glass of Sauvignon Blanc alongside Crostini with Garden Carrots, Goat Cheese, and Dukkah; or savor a platter of crisp spring vegetables with Caramelized Spring Onion Dip. To show off a fine California red wine, try Spring Lamb Chops Scottadito with Charred Tomato and Black Olive Tapenade or Slow-Roasted Beef Short Ribs with Broccoli di Cicco and Farro. The book’s garden-inspired desserts include luscious finales such as Blood Orange Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake with Blueberry Gelée, and Lemon Verbena Apricots with Olive Oil–Sea Salt Ice Cream. In more than 60 delicious recipes, Gather delivers the finest of California’s wine country to your door, demonstrating the creative ways that wineries use their garden bounty to please their guests and complement their wines.

Download or read book Transactions of the California State Agricultural Society written by California State Agricultural Society (Sacramento, Calif.) and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The University of California Journal of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Napa Valley Chronicles written by Lauren Coodley and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1905, Napa's mayor, J.A. Fuller, announced, "Napa for half a century has been slumbering in a Rip Van Winkle sleep but she has awakened at last." Back then, fifteen cents bought coffee and a donut at the Depot and Sawyer's Tannery made soft leather baseball gloves. In this collection, local author Lauren Coodley reimagines the unvarnished country life of historic Napa Valley through the stories of notables like postmaster Ernest Kincaid, "Napa Register" reporter Phyllis King, firefighter historian Rita Bordwell and Brewster's owners Rachel and Larry Friedman. Trace the region's lasting legacy, from the time when a horse and buggy purchased Browns Valley to the days when art galleries replaced blue-collar businesses and the California grape took center stage from Sunsweet prunes.

Download or read book The Organic Guide to Sonoma Napa and Mendocino Counties written by Patricia Dines and published by . This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Field Guide to California Agriculture written by Paul Starrs and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book brings to life one of the most creative (and necessary) human endeavors and makes understandable the incredible complexity of California agriculture, one of the world's most daring experiments in feeding itself. A valuable resource that should be read by everyone—not just those of us who farm, but all of us who depend on farms."—Michael Ableman, farmer, photographer, and author of From the Good Earth, On Good Land, and Fields of Plenty. "No understanding of this state is possible without an understanding of its agriculture; that's how important this subject is."—Gerald Haslam, author of Workin' Man Blues: Country Music in California "A fascinating, intriguing, and sometimes even humorous exploration of California's agriculture, from broccoli to marijuana and beyond. At long last, a book everyday people can read to understand the state's biggest industry."—Louis Warren, University of California, Davis

Download or read book Lost Napa Valley written by Lauren Coodley and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Napa Valley, once known for its cattle and silver mines, has grown into an international wine destination. On the way, many buildings and institutions have vanished. ... Join author and historian Lauren Coodley as she celebrates those once-beloved landmarks in California's Wine Country."--

Download or read book Common Ground written by Richard Mendelson and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What a story. Over the last 50 years, Napa Valley has transformed itself from a sleepy, provincial agricultural community into a world-renowned capital of fine wine, a mecca for wine and food lovers from around the globe, and a true national treasure. But today the valley stands at a critical crossroads, facing challenges and opportunities that will determine its future. In this important new book, the celebrated author and wine lawyer Richard Mendelson, who has delivered consensus-building counsel to the Napa community for 40 years, explores the valley's rich agricultural heritage and presents his recommendations for how the valley can best navigate the future and continue to thrive as a world-class wine growing region and tourist destination. His recommendations are rooted in Napa Valley's profound sense of place, the special qualities of its land and natural resources, and the multi-generational commitment to land preservation and maintaining excellence in farming, winemaking, and quality of life. The wine world is watching. If Napa Valley suceeds in balancing the needs of the wine industry with the competing needs of environmental conservation and community well-being, it will serve as a model for other winegrowing regions across America and around the world.

Download or read book A Glass Full of Miracles written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoir by one of America's foremost winemakers and a winner of the Judgment of Paris wine tasting in 1976.

Download or read book The Wines of the Napa Valley written by Larry Walker and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2005-03-17 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California-based wine expert Larry Walker offers indepth reference on the wines of one of the world's most prominent wine-producing regions, the Napa Valley. He explores the history of this region and gives a full description of the grape varieties, viticulture, and winemaking techiques, and recommends vintages to look out for. He also details the top producers and their wines, and includes a topical discussion on recent wine developments in this region.