Food Policy Councils Are Empowering Communities
In a growing number of communities, food policy councils (also called “food system alliances”) have emerged to address gaps in local policies that focus on food. Most communities have …
Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t
Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t Creating meaningful and relevant research-based food policies was the topic of a recent talk with policy and nutrition experts from across the United States. …
Go Further With Food…End #FoodWaste
Editor’s Note: March is National Nutrition Month, a nutrition information and education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year, the nationwide coalition is urging people to …
WWI and WWII food conservation efforts hold valuable lessons
Editor’s Note: This post also appears on the Center for a Livable Future’s blog (CLF, based at Johns Hopkins University). Check there often for fresh ideas about a healthy food system…and …
Cal Ag #GlobalFood special issue now available
ICYMI: The University of California’s CalAg #GlobalFood Initiative special issue is now available. It’s a double-sized serving of the highly respected peer-reviewed journal, featuring 96-pages of research and other pieces related to …
Wrap: A Better Farm Bill, “Virtuous Waters” and more
A few good pieces, wrapped up nicely for you. A Better Farm Bill? Member of Congress Earl Blumenauer of Oregon has issued a report – Growing Opportunities: Reforming the Farm Bill …
Strawberry Production in Post-Methyl Bromide World
Parting is such sweet sorrow. Said no conventional strawberry farmer in California, ever. In 2016, the powerful soil fumigant methyl bromide–a chemical strawberry farmers relied on for decades–was finally phased …
California Ag News: Coffee, Nut Theft, Labor
Long weekends are for sipping coffee and catching up on reading. I’ve selected three #mustreads for you to begin your busy week. This wrap’s focus? The Golden State. Coffee production finds a …
Nutrition Research: From Energy Drinks to Obesity
Today’s News Wrap focuses on nutrition research…and how it is translating to calls for change in public policy. Opinion: Energy drinks are killing young people. It’s time to stop …
Wrap: Western Water, Federal Budget, UC Santa Cruz Agroecology
Good morning! It’s going to be a busy week. A few things to highlight: ICYMI – A thoughtful piece about water and public art. Despite a persistent drought, many Californians …