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 …
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 …
Scientists Support #UCScienceChat
Across the nation, scientists – and those who support science – have taken to the streets (and to social media) to express their concerns about what some perceive to be …
Stand up for Science at #UCScienceChat
Potential cuts in critical investments in federal research threaten the ability of our nation’s educational institutions to provide a world-class education to our future workforce. These cuts also hinder the …
Food and Ag News You May Have Missed
Pour yourself a cup of something warm. Settle into a comfortable chair, and enjoy some of these recent food and farming stories you may have missed: A Salute to Irish …
Farm Labor, Braceros and Trump
As California farmers plan crops for this year, there are serious questions about whether there will be enough workers to plant and harvest them. President Trump’s immigration plan is having …
Monday Wrap: Science censorship, local food and more
Food Politics in the Trump Administration I love podcasts. Evan Kleiman’s Good Food (KCRW) is one of my favorites. In this episode, Kleiman interviews Politico Pro’s senior food and ag reporter, Helena Bottemiller Evich. …
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 …
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 …
Daily Wrap: Trump and farm groups, climate smart ag and more
Happy Wednesday! A few things to inform and inspire your day. Can a Trump administration work out its differences with farm groups? President Elect Donald Trump’s victory can partly be attributed …
Daily wrap: creating thriving agriculture, a great podcast & the global seed bank
It’s Wednesday and I’ve found a few pieces I hope you’ll enjoy. I’m seeing a lot on social media about the rural-urban divide and some of the comments are thoughtful. …