These days, gardeners everywhere are pulling out catalogs, planting seeds and planning for another growing season. So, in celebration of our First Year Anniversary, we salute some of the people …
Discussing Food Sovereignty with Valerie Segrest
“Stories not only provide the knowledge we need to thrive in the world, but also solutions to the complex and major challenges we face in this modern world. There is …
Q&A: Ferd Hoefner, policy expert, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
“Another point of inspiration to me is the interest in food. There are so many more active citizens that are wearing a food hat, however they define it – nutrition, …
Improving access to farmers markets, giving food workers a seat at the table and more
Good morning. We hope you had a terrific weekend. On the menu today, in no particular order. In Flint, Michigan, moving the farmers market drew more poor shoppers. Flint, …
It’s our first anniversary. We’re offering gratitude to farmers. The UC Food Observer is marking its first anniversary. Some quick stats: we published more than 650 blog posts our first year, earned an amazing (and …
ICYMI: People making a difference in their communities
Happy Wednesday! In honor of our first anniversary, the UC Food Observer selects a few posts that highlight individuals and organizations that are making a difference in their communities. Jenga Mwendo, …
Last week I traveled to Tulare, California to attend the 49th Annual World Ag Expo, billed as the “largest annual outdoor agricultural expo in the world.” The venue is enormous, spanning over 2.6 …
Q&A (part 2): Dr. Kenneth Quinn, diplomat and president, World Food Prize
“I explained how, in 1959, at the height of the Cold War and, arguably the most dangerous moment in human history, Nikita Khrushchev visited Iowa. A discussion he had with …
University of California “30 Under 30” Awards
Good afternoon. Nearly every individual we’ve profiled in the last year has expressed how much the work of young people working to improve and create change in the food system …
Q&A (part 1): Dr. Kenneth Quinn, Diplomat & World Food Prize President
“Other countries are engaged in that kind of public research. China will invest more money in that type of agricultural research than the U.S. Here we have an area where …