The Gleaners: A Conversation with Food Forward
“Everyone eats and everyone should eat with dignity. Food Forward helps that happen…We ALL have something to share – money, time, clothing, etc. – at Food Forward our currency is …
“From Cows to Concrete”: Book and new KCET Series Explore “LA Foodways”
“The things we loved a century or more ago…we’re fully on board with them again.” …
Simple Tips for the Best Thanksgiving
“What if, today, we were grateful for everything?” asks Charlie Brown. You don’t need to be a beloved cartoon character to understand the meaning of Thanksgiving. Giving thanks seems like …
Veteran Farmers Get Our Respect
As another Veterans Day is upon us, UC Food Observer would like to salute all of our veterans – and all veteran farmers in the United States. It’s no secret …
A California Archive Project Provides Access to Historic Ag & Community Records
California is the nation’s number one agricultural producer; more than 400 commodities are grown in the Golden State. Per the California Department of Food and Agriculture website, “…Over a third of the …
Plant Science Student Makes the Big League
For Cal Poly graduate student and teaching assistant Oscar Del Real, working as part of the grounds crew at Dodger Stadium has been a “field of dreams.” I met Oscar …
Farm Bill, A Dire Climate Change Report and More
Welcome to the week. Here are a few reads to get you going…an update on the Farm Bill; some big climate change news; 4-H; and a piece about Highway 1. …
Wrap: Hurricane Florence, Fishing + Sustainability, the Future of Food?
It’s a busy week and there is a lot of news. Some important reads highlighted below. Hurricane Florence + Hog Farms = Environmental Impacts The behemoth is on target …
News Wrap: California Climate Assessment; a Lesson in Farm Labor History and more
Hi! I’m back after a sabbatical and a summer well spent with family, friends, writing and such. I’ll be producing two blogs a week, generally on Mondays and later in …
News Wrap: Book Recos, Texas Drought, Rural Politics, and More
As summer approaches, I find myself using the longer days to read more. Here are some suggestions for books and articles. Books I’m currently reading Common Ground: Encounters with Nature …
