Food Gardens for a Changing World
“Food gardening tends to be focused on individual benefits. But with the crises we are experiencing, it is more and more obvious that for our own good, we need …
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. …
News Wrap: Global Focus on Food and Agriculture
While many of us are focused on our national politics, it’s a big world out there. And food, agriculture and people drive it. Today’s wrap includes globally focused food and agricultural …
With only about 2 to 3 percent of U.S. citizens in farming, it’s understandable that many people have a limited understanding of agriculture. That’s true even in places like California’s …
UC Global Food Initiative Gets Results
We’ve told you about the UC Global Food Initiative, which was launched by University of California President Janet Napolitano in 2014. This ambitious initiative is addressing one of the most compelling issues …
Fortino Morales III: UC Riverside R’Garden Coordinator
“We can’t fix all the problems, but it’s really also about starting to ask deeper questions about the food system, sustainability and food access. The work is both theoretical and …
Pie Ranch Feeds Stomachs — And Minds
“I encourage people to keep asking about their food. Wherever they go, ask. Where is it from? Is it in season? Are the people growing it earning a living wage? …
Meet UCSB’s “Soup Guys”: French-trained chefs spice creations with passion
The UC Food Observer staff recently visited the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB #gauchos) to learn more about UCSB’s efforts around sustainability and the food system. As part of a larger …
From recruiting student volunteers to writing op-ed columns on national policies, food activists are alive and well … and growing stronger. Over the last year, we’ve spoken with several well-known …
Q&A: Ashley Colpaart, food tech entrepreneur
“…I was in the midst of the access and sharing economy. And I had an epiphany while using Uber. The fact that I could get an on demand private car …