It is summer and the farmers markets are in full swing around the United States. Crispy carrots, beets in jewel tones and multicolored radishes are just some of the local …
Two Climate Experts Tell Us What 2017 Might Hold for California
Just before the holiday rush, I had an opportunity to speak with two leading voices on climate change. As we look ahead to 2017, what they had to say about …
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 …
Improving access to farmers markets, giving food workers a seat at the table and more
Good morning. We hope you had a terrific weekend. On the menu today, in no particular order. In Flint, Michigan, moving the farmers market drew more poor shoppers. Flint, …
Why don’t presidential candidates talk about food? Changes in SNAP. And more.
Good morning! It’s caucus day in Iowa and our first item actually considers presidential politics. On the menu: Editorial: Why don’t the presidential candidates talk about food? The UC Food Observer has been wondering …
Q&A: Elliott Campbell, University of California Researcher
“A really powerful message that seemed obvious to me is that a chunk of the environmental sustainability community has dismissed local food as a distraction, yet leans heavily on the …
Will cooking and nutrition education for college students increase food security?
Happy Thursday! On today’s menu: Cultivating a healthy lifestyle…A food, nutrition and basic skills program for students at UCSB is aimed at increasing food security. The University of California Santa Barbara …
Climate change: reducing impacts of food, effects on global hunger, big food speaks up
There’s a lot going on today around climate change. We’re including three pieces and one infographic we think are important for you to read. What’s the best way to …
The 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: UC research helps …
UC research: most Americans could eat locally
UC Merced professor Elliott Campbell and his research team have mapped the potential of America’s cities to source food locally. The results? An “unexpectedly large current potential” for productive farmland …