The “Chef Lobby”, resources for new farmers and McDonald’s in schools
Good morning…we hope you’re preparing for a great weekend. Some top stories, in no particular order: The chef lobby. Chefs are “some of the most trusted sources on food”…and they …
Q&A: Katie Blanchard, the Real Food Challenge
“Students are in a position to advocate and organize in unique ways, within the community of a university campus – and it would be a shame to not take advantage of these …
Sugar science. More bacon commentary. Apple picking.
We hope you’re having a great day. Here’s a quick run down of some important and interesting stories we think you should read. And check this space tomorrow for a …
Can fast food be good for you? Is bacon bad for you? Rural poverty. And more.
Good morning! We have a few tasty tidbits to whet your appetite for what promises to be a great day…! Can fast food be good for you? Michael Specter …
Q&A: Anupama Joshi, National Farm to School Network
“In the bigger picture, school meals need to be seen as an opportunity and core element of what the student experience in schools is about. The connections between nutrition and …
Q&A: Robert Egger, The L.A. Kitchen
“In all the businesses I’ve helped to open (DCCK, Campus Kitchens and now L.A. Kitchen) I’ve pushed to see how you can liberate people from the situation they’re in. I …
Race and Labor. Food and Agriculture. Past and Present. And more…
We hope it’s been a good day! We’ve lined up a few things for you to dive into this afternoon: a couple of studies, some commentary about one of the …
“Doomsday” seed vault opened, women farmers at Food for Tomorrow and more
Hope you’re having a good day. Here are some key things we don’t want you to miss. Sustainability: The “doomsday” seed vault in Svalbard, Norway has been opened to …
What food system fixes Americans want to see; big events – join the conversation
Hope you’re having a great day! Here’s a brief round up of news we thought was important and interesting. Today’s space is mostly devoted to two events; information about those is …
John Kerry on climate change and food, pumpkins and #CAdrought and more
Good morning! We’re just catching up on some great reads after spending some time with our good friends at the UC Berkeley Food Institute (BFI). If you’re not familiar with …