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It’s a busy time of year. So, we want to make sure you don’t miss these recent food and agriculture news stories from UC Food Observer. From bees to sorghum …

The Cannery Urban Farm in Davis

Farm-fresh organic produce, pasture-raised eggs and whole broiler chickens aren’t just local foods at The Cannery…they are grown and raised a short walk from your home. The new farm-to-table housing …

A Trip to America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital

For centuries, the Sacramento Delta region has been an important agriculture center, thanks to its year-round, Mediterranean growing climate. So, it’s not really surprising that Mayor Kevin Johnson declared in …

ICYMI, we spoke with farmers

It’s our first anniversary. We’re offering gratitude to farmers. The UC Food Observer is marking its first anniversary. Some quick stats: we published more than 650 blog posts our first year, earned an amazing (and …

Q&A: Farmer Veteran Joe Oliveira

“One of the things I’ve observed is that a lot of veterans in the [California Farm Academy] training are naturally inclined to farming. In some ways, soldiers are trained to …

Daily Wrap: Monday 8/24/15

Good morning! The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s packed menu, in no particular order:   Farmers. A new generation …

Daily Wrap: Tuesday 8/18/15

The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order:   1. A terrific piece about horticulturalist Alan …

Daily Wrap: 7/27/15

The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu:   1. Research: Americans’ eating habits are changing for the better; calorie …