Why We Aren’t Eating Vegetables (It’s Not Why You May Think)
The UC Food Observer is pleased to welcome guest blogger Teresa O’Connor to this space. Teresa is an author, speaker and consultant. Trained as a Master Gardener in California and …
Why We Aren’t Eating Vegetables (It’s Not Why You May Think)
The UC Food Observer is pleased to welcome guest blogger Teresa O’Connor to this space. Teresa is an author, speaker and consultant. Trained as a Master Gardener in California and …
The big loser is: Oklahoma City; avian influenza; debate questions we’d like to see and more
Hope you are having a good day…time to take a break and bite into some tasty news! Millennials are driving an $18 billion food revolution. A panel of experts gathered …
Sustainability vs. science in dietary guidelines?
ICYMI, California becomes the first state to restrict antibiotic use in livestock. In recent days, California’s governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a host of progressive bills, including legislation ensuring the right-to-die, …
Sustainability goal nixed, school lunches, disparities, innovations, dorm food, watercolors and more
New dietary guidelines won’t include sustainability goal. Background: The nation’s Dietary Guidelines are set to be revised this year. A panel of scientific experts (the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee – DGAC) advising the …
The UC Food Observer wants you!
Are you passionate about food and agriculture? Writing? Social Media? The UC Food Observer is seeking an assistant editor. Here’s what we are looking for: Right hand sought for a …
U.S. farms becoming less diverse, meat of the matter, soda losing and more
Shorter wrap today. I’ve been on the road to New England, where I visited some gardens, gave a talk and ended up at a New Hampshire Farm. I hope you’ll …
I am a traveler who relies on serendipity and grace. I’m a fundamentally optimistic person and frequently procrastinate in making travel arrangements (odd, since I’m not a procrastinator in general). …
Water. Animals. Farmers. Sustainability. Important stuff, this.
Water. International: Are there lessons for California agriculture in how Saudi Arabia managed its groundwater? Some think so…take note. Brad Plumer for Vox. Three reasons to care about nitrate runoff. Dead zones, the …