Pie Ranch Feeds Stomachs — And Minds
“I encourage people to keep asking about their food. Wherever they go, ask. Where is it from? Is it in season? Are the people growing it earning a living wage? …
Pie Ranch Feeds Stomachs — And Minds
“I encourage people to keep asking about their food. Wherever they go, ask. Where is it from? Is it in season? Are the people growing it earning a living wage? …
Q&A: Ashley Colpaart, food tech entrepreneur
“…I was in the midst of the access and sharing economy. And I had an epiphany while using Uber. The fact that I could get an on demand private car …
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 …
Q&A: Mary Peabody, founding director Women’s Ag Network
“I think you’ll see a lot more collaboration, perhaps childcare cooperatives for farmers. Women are confronting a lot of competing responsibilities. We work out of the house, on- and …
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 …
New Assistant Editor, Dietary Guidelines, End Food Waste
Happy Wednesday! Today’s Daily Wrap has a lot on the menu. New Assistant Editor: First off, The UC Food Observer is delighted to introduce our new assistant editor, Teresa O’Connor. …
Q&A: Phil McGrath, 4th generation California farmer
“Farmland should be as integral to a community as a fire station or a school.” – …