What a World War 1 Poster Can Teach Us About #FoodWaste
There’s an increasing awareness of the negative impacts of food waste. A quick reminder of what’s at stake: In a guest blog post for UC Food Observer, UC researcher Wendi Gosliner (part …
What a World War 1 Poster Can Teach Us About #FoodWaste
There’s an increasing awareness of the negative impacts of food waste. A quick reminder of what’s at stake: In a guest blog post for UC Food Observer, UC researcher Wendi Gosliner (part …
“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 …
Connecting veterans to farming is part of the nation’s history
A historical note from the UC Food Observer on Veterans Day Connecting veterans to farming and ranching dates back to the earliest days of the United States. In the pre-Revolutionary …
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: New trade agreement, early season rainfall expected in California & more
Wrapping up some important and #GoodReads (and listens) to help you get a head start on the week. What’s on tap: a new North American trade agreement and a couple …
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 …