Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t
Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t Creating meaningful and relevant research-based food policies was the topic of a recent talk with policy and nutrition experts from across the United States. …
Virulent Newcastle Disease Outbreak Threatens Poultry
Virulent Newcastle Disease (vND) is a poultry disease that has not been seen in California since 2002. It has recently re-emerged and represents a serious threat to backyard and commercial …
Ventura County Helps Keep Farming Alive in Southern California
Ventura County Helps Keep Farming Alive in Southern California As you drive north on the U.S. Highway 101 Freeway from downtown Los Angeles, you probably don’t realize those picturesque open …
The Gleaners: A Conversation with Food Forward
“Everyone eats and everyone should eat with dignity. Food Forward helps that happen…We ALL have something to share – money, time, clothing, etc. – at Food Forward our currency is …
What a World War 1 Poster Can Teach Us About #FoodWaste
There’s an increasing awareness of the negative impacts of food waste. A quick reminder of what’s at stake: In a guest blog post for UC Food Observer, UC researcher Wendi Gosliner (part …
“From Cows to Concrete”: Book and new KCET Series Explore “LA Foodways”
“The things we loved a century or more ago…we’re fully on board with them again.” …
Simple Tips for the Best Thanksgiving
“What if, today, we were grateful for everything?” asks Charlie Brown. You don’t need to be a beloved cartoon character to understand the meaning of Thanksgiving. Giving thanks seems like …
Veteran Farmers Get Our Respect
As another Veterans Day is upon us, UC Food Observer would like to salute all of our veterans – and all veteran farmers in the United States. It’s no secret …
A California Archive Project Provides Access to Historic Ag & Community Records
California is the nation’s number one agricultural producer; more than 400 commodities are grown in the Golden State. Per the California Department of Food and Agriculture website, “…Over a third of the …
Plant Science Student Makes the Big League
For Cal Poly graduate student and teaching assistant Oscar Del Real, working as part of the grounds crew at Dodger Stadium has been a “field of dreams.” I met Oscar …