Tomorrow is *officially* the first day of fall (I have mixed feelings about this.) I’m heading up to Sacramento with my UC ANR colleague Rachel Surls – she’s the co-author of …
Gatherings we’re interested in
Summer is (kind of) officially over and it’s time to get back into school mode. For many professionals, that “school” and learning piece is found in conferences. The next few …
Presidential candidates offer food/ag policy platforms; a major hunger report is released
Good morning. On the menu today, in no particular order: Sanders and Clinton on farm policy. Nathanael Johnson of Grist provides a brief but excellent analysis of the rural communities platforms provided by presidential candidates …
ICYMI…people and organizations we’re thankful for
As you’re enjoying a long weekend, we hope you take the opportunity to savor these #goodreads that feature people and organizations that the UC Food Observer is thankful for. Be inspired…we …
The “Chef Lobby”, resources for new farmers and McDonald’s in schools
Good morning…we hope you’re preparing for a great weekend. Some top stories, in no particular order: The chef lobby. Chefs are “some of the most trusted sources on food”…and they …
Can fast food be good for you? Is bacon bad for you? Rural poverty. And more.
Good morning! We have a few tasty tidbits to whet your appetite for what promises to be a great day…! Can fast food be good for you? Michael Specter …
Q&A: Robert Egger, The L.A. Kitchen
“In all the businesses I’ve helped to open (DCCK, Campus Kitchens and now L.A. Kitchen) I’ve pushed to see how you can liberate people from the situation they’re in. I …