UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: growing coffee and avocados …
Growing coffee (and avocados) in So Cal
For those committed to consuming local foods, coffee is often the place we choose to cut ourselves some slack. The U.S. imports nearly all of its coffee. The notable exception …
Coffee imparts some health benefits
Coffee drinkers can breathe a sigh of relief. Additional research indicates that the daily consumption of 2-3 cups of coffee “appears to be safe and is associated with neutral to …
Traditional coffee production supports biodiversity
An article from National Geographic discusses coffee production in Ethiopia. A recent research study suggests that traditional cultivation practices – on plantations shaded by native tree species – support forest …
California brewing a small coffee crop
In the quiet agricultural counties of California’s Central Coast – within a short drive of Los Angeles County’s sprawl – producers are cultivating coffee beans. Working with University of California …