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 …
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 …
October is Farm to School Month
October is Farm to School Month…and we’re starting our celebration now! National Farm to School (F2S) month was designated by Congress in 2010. Its purpose is to highlight the value of farm …
September is Hunger Action Month
With hunger affecting nearly 49 million Americans – including 15 million children – food insecurity is a serious issue that impacts the entire nation. In fact, hunger exists in every …
Food Literacy Center Reaches Next Generation
Sacramento has been called America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital in recent years. The region has 1.5 million acres of farmland that grows more than 120 crops. There are 40 farmers markets. And …
A farm/restaurant offers insights into Cuba’s food system
The soles of my traveler’s shoes…* There’s a lot to learn – and unlearn – about Cuba, especially on the food front. That’s a key takeaway from my recent trip …
Four Young Leaders Show Age Doesn’t Matter
Looking for an uplifting story to brighten your day? Recently, we told you about the University of California’s “30 Under 30” awards. These inaugural awards – sponsored by UC’s Global …
Salad Bar Farms Starts Ventura School Farm
Build it and they will come. On an overcast Friday, I drive my car across the basketball courts at Balboa Middle School in Ventura. I can do this because school’s …
The Girl Who Wants to End Hunger
This story starts with a single cabbage. But it wasn’t just any cabbage, however. It was a 40-pound cabbage, grown by a 9 year old girl named Katie Stagliano. This …
“You’ve got this.” That was my first thought as I reviewed nominations for the University of California’s “30 Under 30” awards. The inaugural awards – sponsored by UC’s Global Food Initiative …