Head to Farm to Understand Today’s Chaotic Political Scene
The urban-rural divide has been a source of tension in American political, economic and sociocultural life throughout much of our nation’s history. As an historian, some of my work explores …
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 …
UCLA’s Hannah Malan is teaching students about their “foodprint”
“Food is a good entry point into a lot of important conversations – from sustainability to culture to social justice. It’s tangible and personal – it makes sense to people. …
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 …
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 …
October is National Cookbook Month
A “cookbook” is described by Oxford Dictionaries as a “book containing recipes and other information about the preparation and cooking of food.” But the best cookbooks always seem to be …
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 …
I was once a college student. Particularly after I moved off campus, I struggled with finances. My diet wasn’t varied or particularly healthy – lots of pizza and ramen noodles …
October is National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month, which is a great time to focus on sustainable seafood. By making smart seafood choices all year, we can ensure future generations will be able …
UC researcher Clare Gupta on re-localizing food in Hawaii
“These new alliances are unlikely, but hopeful. But they all share one thing: Aloha-‘āina…love of the land.” – Clare Gupta on her work in Hawaii …