Hilal Elver, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
“Governments have a role to play to help hasten agricultural reforms as appropriate to the conditions of each particular society. Global food policy is increasingly organically interconnected. Any broad policy …
“In short, the continuation and evolution of organic agriculture belongs to young producers, but they need to understand and not dismiss it as being something taken over by big corporations …
Good morning! The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s packed menu, in no particular order: 1. Are GMOs becoming a …
Proposed U.S. dietary guidelines draw praise, ire; a look at Brazil’s
The nation’s Dietary Guidelines are set to be revised this year, and a panel of scientific experts advising the federal government says that Americans should eat “more fruit, vegetables, dairy, …
USDA reports trends in U.S. local and regional food systems
Local food has been of keen interest to consumers in recent years, and the subject of federal, state, and local government policy. Demand for local foods has grown. Local foods …