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. …
Fair Food Advocate Has UC Roots
Sustainable agriculture is more than about cultivating crops. It is also about creating a healthy and just food system that is equitable, transparent, diverse and accessible. Oran Hesterman, founder of Fair …
Progress in Sustainable Agriculture Must be Supported
Federal Support for Sustainable Agriculture is at Risk Last week, I was in Washington, D.C. for a Farm Bill symposium that the Berkeley Food Institute organized in collaboration with American …
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, …
Q&A: Traci Bruckner, Senior Policy Associate, Center for Rural Affairs
“If we want rural communities to thrive we have to address agriculture consolidation and the policies that facilitate such consolidation. We cannot think that throwing a few million dollars here …
Q&A Part 2: Janie Simms Hipp, Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative Leader
For this unique two-part Q&A, the UC Food Observer sought out Janie Simms Hipp, an expert in indigenous food and agricultural issues. This is part two of our wide-ranging interview. In this …
Q&A: Brett Tolley, Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance
“The work is deeply connected to my own purpose. I have deep appreciation and gratitude for what the ocean has meant to my family. It is enormous. It has …
After months of talking up potential changes to the food stamp program (SNAP – supplemental nutrition assistance program), GOP congressional leaders are now indicating they will not to try to …
USDA awards nearly $19M to enhance food safety research
The USDA announced awards totaling nearly $19M for research projects on food safety. Thirty-six grantees (some with multiple projects) were selected for funding, and all will focus on ensuring the …
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan wants to start a food revolution
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is now in his sixth term, and he’s ready to start a food revolution. Ryan is the author of The Real Food Revolution, Healthy Eating, …