It’s a busy time of year. So, we want to make sure you don’t miss these recent food and agriculture news stories from UC Food Observer. From bees to sorghum …
UC Global Food Initiative on World Food Day
While hunger rates across the globe have dropped, one in 9 of the world’s more than 7 billion people still struggle with chronic hunger. World Food Day seeks to raise …
Jeff Mitchell, advocate for conservation agriculture
Across dusty roads and the course of two decades, a University of California researcher named Jeff Mitchell has encouraged an increasing number of producers to develop farm systems that are closer …
Q&A: Michael Roberts, UCLA’s Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy
“If we aren’t interdisciplinary in our approach, there can be unintended consequences. So we need to look at food systems in a holistic way. The sharpness of the divisions in …
News wrap: CA Ag Secretary and others weigh in on climate smart agriculture
We hope it’s been a good day. It’s a short menu today, with some quick reads and a video. Slice the price of fruits and veggies to save lives? Results …
Celebrate International Year of Pulses
Pulses have been eaten since at least 7000 to 8000 B.C. according to the United Nations, but the year 2016 might be the one that pushes these healthy foods to …
Q&A: Anupama Joshi, National Farm to School Network
“In the bigger picture, school meals need to be seen as an opportunity and core element of what the student experience in schools is about. The connections between nutrition and …
Good morning! The UC Food Observer lines up some top stories as you begin your work day. On the menu, in no particular order: Climate “dystopia.” We’re starting to …
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. “Is …
Opinion: “Roads, railways and research can stop global food waste”
It’s estimated that about 1/4 of the world’s food is lost each year. (In the U.S., those figures are higher; it’s estimated we waste about 40% of our food). Globally, …