Q&A: Lucia Kaiser and Dorina Espinoza, nutrition researchers and educators
“The people who indicated that stigma was a reason for not enrolling in SNAP had the highest rates of food insecurity among all respondents…those who held back in applying for …
Q&A: Mary Kimball, Center for Land-Based Learning
“…What’s not happening is an increased interest in all the other jobs that make agriculture successful and viable and all the other services and innovation that we are going to …
Q&A: Mike Mellano, California flower grower
“We believe successful and sustainable businesses are built on relationships, whether family, employee or business relationships. A company with the longevity we’ve had, the experiences we’ve had, well, it’s the …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: Could buying smaller …
Israel bets on recycled water for farming
Recycling sewage water – in combination with desalination plants – has enabled Israel to avoid dependence on rain. But with about half of the water used on Israel’s farms coming …
“Concern about food waste is growing. As it should be. Food waste is both an ethical and environmental issue. It should concern us that we waste nearly 40% of the …
The next drought victims? Ducks, geese and rice.
As California’s historic drought continues, the implications for the state’s environment and wildlife are becoming more apparent. California’s working landscapes provide important habitat for some wildlife. Consider birds and rice. …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: UC research helps …
UC Davis issues 2015 drought economic impact study
A team of UC Davis researchers has issued a preliminary analysis of a drought economic impact study for 2015. Richard Howitt, Josue Medellin-Azuara, Jay Lund, Daniel Sumner – all from …
New growing technique relieves drought-stricken avocado producers
Ninety percent of the nation’s avocado crop is produced in California. The majority of production occurs in San Diego County. Like other producers, avocado farmers have been challenged by the …