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 …
From re-introducing ancient crops to understanding the ecological benefits of working landscapes in California, these recent food and agriculture stories should not be missed. Ranching Cattle in California It may …
UC’s Nutrition Policy Institute coordinates national drinking water project
Drinking plain water instead of sugary beverages is a simple change that can reduce intake of calories and added sugars, improve health and save money, too. Drinking water seems simple, …
UC ANR begins 4-H youth partnership with Mexico
On Jan. 20, Mexican children dipped their hands into pails of soil to check the moisture level. They tapped the soil into seed trays and then pressed in the seeds …
It may be hard to believe but ranching is the number-one land use in the state of California. I was surprised to learn this fact, and I’m certainly not alone. …
Donald Trump as “foodie in chief.” Food was central to the Obama White House. In fact, President Barack Obama was even interviewed in the White House kitchen in 2015 by NBC’s …
Growing Appetites for Learning and Activism in Food Systems
Over the past three years, I have been continually inspired by the remarkable level of student enthusiasm about education and activism tied to sustainable agriculture and food systems. At the …
New Ag Sec, Food Policy and Good Reads
Some Breaking News Sonny Perdue is President-Elect Trump’s pick for ag secretary. The former Georgia governor has significant agricultural experience and is likely to be a popular pick with many …
You may not have heard much about millets yet. But a team of UC Berkeley scientists and California farmers is working hard to change that. They say the time for …
Profiles of Activism and Service in Food Movement
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” – Martin Luther King Next week, we will celebrate the life and work of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. For …