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: the USDA reports trends …
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 …
North Carolina’s “food sisterhood”
The New York Times’ Kim Severson @kimseverson shares the story of North Carolina’s “food sisterhood.” Her piece vividly describes a unique and flourishing local food network that incorporates female chefs, …