About World Food Day One in 9 of the world’s more than 7 billion people struggle with chronic hunger. World Food Day seeks to raise hunger awareness and encourage people …
Heirloom Seed Expo Shines Light on Genetic Diversity
It was a hot day in September, and I found myself standing in front of a pyramid of pumpkins and winter squash, more than 20 feet tall. There were literally …
Picture Perfect: Audra Mulkern and the Female Farmer Project
“Every time I take a photo, I think about the woman behind the image and what she’s gone through to get there. Farming is a rewarding line of work, but …
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 …
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, …
Women are vital to the global food system, but a stronger focus on women’s rights – including education and access to land and capital – is needed to improve global …
UN report: natural disasters taking a heavy toll on farmers in developing nations
A report released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that natural disasters are taking a heavy toll on poor farmers in developing nations. These farmers do …
Bans on “finning” haven’t saved sharks…yet
Shark fins are prized as a delicacy in some countries, where they are used as an ingredient in shark fin soup. To procure shark fins, fishermen engage in a practice …