“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.” …
News Wrap: Earth Day, Trees and Climate Change, More
My father was ahead of his time. Years before Americans were asked to, Jim Hayden ensured that our family conserved energy by keeping the thermostat low, turning off lights and …
Military Veterans, Beginning Farmers Invited to Poultry Workshops
Prospective, beginner or intermediate farmers interested in raising poultry flocks on pasture or free-range are invited to attend poultry workshops. The lessons will apply to both egg-laying hens and broilers. …
California’s nascent coffee industry to hold inaugural summit
Coffee is being commercially grown in California and coffee drinkers can’t get enough of the locally produced beverage, which currently retails for about $18 per cup. Anyone who is interested …
A Salute to Irish Food and Agriculture
Recently I’ve focused on learning more about Ireland’s food system and agricultural sector, in preparation for a trip there this summer. St. Patrick’s Day seems a fitting time to share some …
Wrap: New Issue of Cal Ag, “Coyote Cacher” App and more
Latest Issue of UC ANR’s California Agriculture is Available UC’s Agriculture and Natural Resources division (UC ANR) has released a new issue of California Agriculture. Articles in this issue explore drones, citrus research, a threat …
Infographic – California Cattle Ranching
Understanding the complex connection of California ranching to food production is a challenge for many in the state. As we explained in this recent article on cattle ranching in California, …
Nutrition Education Summit to Tackle Food Waste
Up to 40% of Food Produced in the U.S. is Wasted Food waste presents a major challenge in the United States. Estimates suggest that up to 40% of the food produced …
A Chat with UC Farm Advisor Ben Faber
If you ask Ben Faber about a typical day as UC Farm Advisor working on Subtropical Crops, Soils and Water issues, he’ll tell you they simply don’t exist. “Nothing is …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you end your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: 1. Sick chicks …