Ventura County Helps Keep Farming Alive in Southern California
Ventura County Helps Keep Farming Alive in Southern California As you drive north on the U.S. Highway 101 Freeway from downtown Los Angeles, you probably don’t realize those picturesque open …
The Gleaners: A Conversation with Food Forward
“Everyone eats and everyone should eat with dignity. Food Forward helps that happen…We ALL have something to share – money, time, clothing, etc. – at Food Forward our currency is …
What a World War 1 Poster Can Teach Us About #FoodWaste
There’s an increasing awareness of the negative impacts of food waste. A quick reminder of what’s at stake: In a guest blog post for UC Food Observer, UC researcher Wendi Gosliner (part …
The Hollywood Farmers Market: Then and Now
Editor’s Note: The UC Food Observer shares content with our media partners at KCET in Southern California. We’re delighted to share this excerpt from a #longread by Julie Wolfson. It’s about the Hollywood Farmers …
Struggles Of Growing Organic-Certified Asian Produce In Southern California
Editor’s Note: The UC Food Observer shares content with our media partners at KCET in Southern California. We’re delighted to share this excerpt from a #longread by Clarissa Wei, which appears as part …
FLOTUS’ food fight, the Orange Empire and more
Good morning! On the menu today, in no particular order: The Great FLOTUS Food Fight. Michelle Obama’s focus on healthy food and nutrition “has transformed the American food landscape…” One …
The big loser is: Oklahoma City; avian influenza; debate questions we’d like to see and more
Hope you are having a good day…time to take a break and bite into some tasty news! Millennials are driving an $18 billion food revolution. A panel of experts gathered …
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. In defense of carbs: The Paleo diet …