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 …
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 …
It’s a Wonderful/Wonder-Full Life: UC Food Observer Picks Some Favorites from 2015
It’s the end of a year … and time for lists of all sorts. This isn’t a list of “the best” or “the top.” In a year of firsts for …
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 …
School lunches, food environment, Craig McNamara interview
We apologize for a late, shorter Daily Wrap today. We ran into some technical difficulties with a hardworking computer that’s seen a lot of miles and had some epic adventures. …
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 …
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 …
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 …