Haven Farm: From Seeds to Manure Teas
With more than 160 years of farming and ranching, the Haven family has grown deep roots in the state of California. However, the biggest product coming from the Haven farm …
Q&A Part 2: USDA’s Angela Tagtow on the Dietary Guidelines process and sustainability
“MyPlate is even more relevant than it’s ever been; it does provide the key components of a healthy eating pattern. We don’t eat food groups in isolation. We need to …
A pasture-based rancher is caught in the crosshairs
Agricultural producers often feel misunderstood by their non-farming neighbors and consumers. Joshua Rockford, a pasture-based rancher in upstate New York, was reported to animal control. Eventually, he was charged with …
Q&A: Andy Bellatti, Dietitians for Professional Integrity
“Change is inevitable. Whether you’re talking about the suffrage movement, civil rights, or marriage equality, history has shown that sustained advocacy brings change. It takes time, effort, and patience. And …
Consumer demand is changing iconic products
Consumer insistence for healthier, more natural ingredients and transparency in the food system is prompting an increasing number of corporations to “overhaul” even iconic products. A large and vocal consumer …
University of California announces 54 student “food fellows”
The University of California (UC) announced today the selection of 54 students to serve as “food fellows” for the institution’s new Global Food Initiative. The cohort of undergraduate and graduate …