Food Policy Councils Are Empowering Communities
In a growing number of communities, food policy councils (also called “food system alliances”) have emerged to address gaps in local policies that focus on food. Most communities have …
Learning Marketing from the CheFarmer and the Alchemist
The CheFarmer and the Alchemist The CheFarmer is Matthew Raiford, and the Alchemist is his partner Jovan Sage. They are the dynamic duo behind The Farmer & The Larder, a …
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 …
A Salute to Irish Food and Agriculture
Recently I’ve focused on learning more about Ireland’s food system and agricultural sector, in preparation for a trip there this summer. St. Patrick’s Day seems a fitting time to share some …
Climate Change: New Research, Forecasts, Resources
Diet and Global Climate Change. Could eating a healthier diet reduce greenhouse gas emissions? A study out of University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) indicates that may be the case. Research results …
Monday Wrap: Science censorship, local food and more
Food Politics in the Trump Administration I love podcasts. Evan Kleiman’s Good Food (KCRW) is one of my favorites. In this episode, Kleiman interviews Politico Pro’s senior food and ag reporter, Helena Bottemiller Evich. …
UC launches Good Food for Local Schools website
School lunches play a vital role in feeding and nourishing America’s children. More than 30 million of the nation’s children eat at least one meal a day at school. There is an opportunity, …
Guest Blog: Farmland Conservation – Good for Climate, Good for Communities
The local food movement was born in California. This is one reason why Californians have begun to understand that protecting state farmland is key to protecting the state’s food supply. …
AmpleHarvest.org Connects Gardeners with Those in Need
If you’re like many gardeners, you may find yourself swimming in excess tomatoes, squashes, peppers, green beans and other garden-grown goodness right now. You can certainly preserve those fresh foods …
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 …