Q&A (part 1): Dr. Kenneth Quinn, Diplomat & World Food Prize President
“Other countries are engaged in that kind of public research. China will invest more money in that type of agricultural research than the U.S. Here we have an area where …
“But if I truly could only have one wish that would come true, it would be to see food literacy as part of the academic curriculum in every school …
On Tuesday, September 8th, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack was invited to discuss the nation’s child nutrition strategy at the National Press Club. The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics …
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. A terrific piece about horticulturalist Alan …
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: a Q & A …
Retired Lt. General: childhood obesity is a serious national security issue
An important opinion piece linking the school lunch program and childhood obesity to national security appears in Reuters. It was written by Retired Army Lieutenant General Samuel E. Ebbesen, a …
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: the USDA reports trends …
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: In a compelling interview, …
Food system reform is an issue of national security
A recent Washington Post op-ed penned by Mark Bittman, Michael Pollan, Ricardo Salvador and Olivier De Schutter spoke eloquently of the need for a national food policy. It was an …