Q&A: Mary Peabody, founding director Women’s Ag Network
“I think you’ll see a lot more collaboration, perhaps childcare cooperatives for farmers. Women are confronting a lot of competing responsibilities. We work out of the house, on- and …
Picture Perfect: Audra Mulkern and the Female Farmer Project
“Every time I take a photo, I think about the woman behind the image and what she’s gone through to get there. Farming is a rewarding line of work, but …
Q&A Part 2: USDA’s Angela Tagtow on the Dietary Guidelines process and sustainability
“MyPlate is even more relevant than it’s ever been; it does provide the key components of a healthy eating pattern. We don’t eat food groups in isolation. We need to …
DISCLOSURE: UC Food Observer editor Rose Hayden-Smith agreed to submit questions for review to the USDA in advance of her Q&A with Angela Tagtow. The final transcript was also reviewed …
Q&A: John Torgrimson of Seed Savers Exchange
“Participatory conservation is very important to our work. It’s not enough for us to have a seed bank and keep these seeds in a Fort Knox-like setting. We want these …
Q&A: Expert Peter Hanlon shares tips on water conservation
“It’s not just about Californians cutting back on lawn watering and taking shorter showers, because California’s drought is America’s drought. Cutting back on the food that we waste, much of …
Q&A: Michael Roberts, UCLA’s Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy
“If we aren’t interdisciplinary in our approach, there can be unintended consequences. So we need to look at food systems in a holistic way. The sharpness of the divisions in …
Discussing Food Sovereignty with Valerie Segrest
“Stories not only provide the knowledge we need to thrive in the world, but also solutions to the complex and major challenges we face in this modern world. There is …
Q&A: Ferd Hoefner, policy expert, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
“Another point of inspiration to me is the interest in food. There are so many more active citizens that are wearing a food hat, however they define it – nutrition, …
ICYMI: People making a difference in their communities
Happy Wednesday! In honor of our first anniversary, the UC Food Observer selects a few posts that highlight individuals and organizations that are making a difference in their communities. Jenga Mwendo, …