Skip Navigation

Q&A: Dr. Pedro Sanchez discusses Cuba

  The UC Food Observer had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Sanchez recently about what normalizing relations with Cuba might mean for the food system in that nation and …

Daily Wrap: 7/21/15

The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read each work day. Typically, we offer this on Fridays, but with so many important and wonderful …

Pope calls for climate action in leaked encyclical

Pope Francis has rightfully earned a reputation for advocating for the world’s marginalized. Now he’s coming out with a major message that will urge the world to tackle climate change. …

U.S. backs private equity for rural investment

Job creation and rural investment are key concerns of the Obama administration. Now, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce that the USDA “will support two private investment funds that will …

D.C. budget debate may impact school lunch program

The New York Times reported on Monday that Congressional Republicans were prepared on Monday to “scale back” First Lady Michelle Obama’s school-lunch nutrition mandates, as well as curtail some clean …