Holly Samualson, a Davis raised fashion prodigy, and her partners created an independent, woman-owned design collective in San Francisco – Gravel & Gold. Much of the retail store features garments made by the owners who are part of a broad community of artists. The community shares a studio, meals and workshops, always taking…
A Bolt of Climate Beneficial Wool woven at Huston Textile Company makes it’s way towards Community Sustained Cloth customers in early May. Huston continues to step up its production capabilities at it’s new Mather location near Rancho Cordova in the Sacramento Metro. “It’s something that we just…
It’s ridiculously easy to put carbon into the soil. Consumer demand for better food is already a game changer. Provide a little bit of an incentive and farmers and ranchers would employ climate-friendly agricultural practices in a heart beat. It’s Soil Easy! ® Stone’s Throw Strategies…
Chevrolet has begun rolling out the vehicle for sale that should reduce range anxiety among buyers with its 248-mile range and $30,000 price after a federal incentive. It’s the car that is the next generation after the hybrid Prius and should soon become as ubiquitous. Not built…
A wee bit worn – Scott and his fellow tech-serfs attend Thursday night to hear some sage, heartily earned and generously shared wisdom from Tyler Shchilling. The undersea robotics co-founder explained what perseverance and focus can accomplish when given unconditional love and a little emergency money from mom. He answered…
Early on a December morning the sun’s low easterly rise sends its rays strafing against the southern wall of Huston Textile Company. The company is looking to move to nearby Mather which would be much more to Ryan Huston’s liking – with plenty of elbow room for his several 1960’s looms and accessory…
Vegetable broths available at Davis Food Co-op. You get choosy when you’re going for a lower carbon diet and the family went veggie in 2017. Seitenbacher in the little yellow and green can was the better broth. It was superior in price, health (lower in salt) and it tasted…
Students intent on 2017 timeline poor over details along with Director Mark Van-Horn Scott was invited to attended one of the group’s regular weekly meetings at UCD Student’s Farm where options to expand SLLC working relationships with the Slow Money community were introduced.
EcoAssitant was piloted to provided a one stop environmental concierge service. The EcoAssistant environmental home improvement service was designed to help homeowners on their path toward a comfortable home and an earth friendly lifestyle. Scott (Business Development and Solar expert) joined three talented entrepreneurs Chrtine Backman…
While maintaining a portion of his own consulting business Stone’s Throw Principal, Scott Ragsdale, took on the management of Davis Roots Busienss Incubator. This locally focused business incubator was establishe to attract UCD and Davis talent, mentors, network and funds so that startups could build national…