Wrap: A Better Farm Bill, “Virtuous Waters” and more
A few good pieces, wrapped up nicely for you. A Better Farm Bill? Member of Congress Earl Blumenauer of Oregon has issued a report – Growing Opportunities: Reforming the Farm Bill …
From re-introducing ancient crops to understanding the ecological benefits of working landscapes in California, these recent food and agriculture stories should not be missed. Ranching Cattle in California It may …
UC ANR begins 4-H youth partnership with Mexico
On Jan. 20, Mexican children dipped their hands into pails of soil to check the moisture level. They tapped the soil into seed trays and then pressed in the seeds …
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 …
TPP and your plate, taking on “big soda” and changing “big food”
Good morning … another busy week off to a start! We’ve selected some articles you may have missed that are worth a read. In no particular order: The Trans-Pacific Partnership and …
Good morning! Here’s a brief wrap of some important stories as you start your day. A reminder: the UC Food Observer will be skipping the Friday and Monday wrap as …
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. In search of a …
Study: Global diabetes rate has risen by nearly half in last 20 years
Sabrina Tavernise (@stavernise) writes for the New York Times. She reports on a new study about the increasing rate of diabetes across the globe. The new study, published in …
Baja farmworkers win raises and benefits in landmark deal
A months-long labor dispute ended as Mexican farm workers accepted a deal with Baja growers. Farm workers had pressed for a wage equal to about $13 a day; currently, 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: UC research helps …