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. …
Happy Anniversary Smith-Lever Act
The day of May 8 marks an important anniversary for American agriculture and our nation’s communities: it’s the 103rd anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 created …
California Teens Win National 4-H Recognition
At a time when many young people are fighting obesity and don’t understand the food system, two California 4-H members – Bryanne Sanchez and Samuel Sugarman – are gaining national …
UC ANR begins 4-H youth partnership with Mexico
On Jan. 20, Mexican children dipped their hands into pails of soil to check the moisture level. They tapped the soil into seed trays and then pressed in the seeds …
UC launches Good Food for Local Schools website
School lunches play a vital role in feeding and nourishing America’s children. More than 30 million of the nation’s children eat at least one meal a day at school. There is an opportunity, …
“Gardening is something empowering that kids can do themselves, which shows them that they can make a difference. It gives them an opportunity to create something positive and dynamic.” Ping …
Seeing the Beauty in Pollinators
“I see the world through a viewfinder. The work that I do is about the diversity of pollinators, their importance in our food supply and ecosystem, the beauty and the …
Bird flu restrictions hit youngsters in 4-H programs
A statewide ban on bird shows in Indiana is impacting 4-H projects. The ban, aimed at stopping the spread of a bird flu that’s killed an estimated 45 million birds …
A history of school gardens…and how the model is getting a boost today from FoodCorps
“With the love of the school garden has grown the desire for a home garden and some of their plots at home are very good…Since commencing the garden work the …
Weekend op-eds: A farm shift in China…and in North Dakota
One of the best things about weekends is (perhaps) more time to read op-ed pieces. Two of the weekend’s best discuss the consolidation of small family farms into large-scale agribusinesses. …