Local Foods and Urban-Rural Divide
The recent resurgence in local foods is a trend that we’ve been watching closely at UC Food Observer. Over the last year, we’ve spoken with farmers, food activists, journalists, professors …
Passing food and farming heritage to daughters in India, rural policy Q&A with Traci Bruckner
Good afternoon! The UC Food Observer has been on the road the last week, enjoying food, family, friends and the great outdoors. One of the highlights of the trip was a visit …
Q&A: Traci Bruckner, Senior Policy Associate, Center for Rural Affairs
“If we want rural communities to thrive we have to address agriculture consolidation and the policies that facilitate such consolidation. We cannot think that throwing a few million dollars here …
Food Stamp use in rural America challenges stereotypes
Background: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a USDA program that offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families; it was previously called the “food stamp” …