I was once a college student. Particularly after I moved off campus, I struggled with finances. My diet wasn’t varied or particularly healthy – lots of pizza and ramen noodles …
October is National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month, which is a great time to focus on sustainable seafood. By making smart seafood choices all year, we can ensure future generations will be able …
October is Farm to School Month
October is Farm to School Month…and we’re starting our celebration now! National Farm to School (F2S) month was designated by Congress in 2010. Its purpose is to highlight the value of farm …
UC Global Food Initiative Gets Results
We’ve told you about the UC Global Food Initiative, which was launched by University of California President Janet Napolitano in 2014. This ambitious initiative is addressing one of the most compelling issues …
Q&A with Author/Livestock Producer Nicolette Hahn Niman
“My message has been that animals play an extremely important role in the food system — including an ecologically optimal one. At the same time, humans have a deep responsibility …
Mark Van Horn, UC Davis Student Farm Director
“That’s why the things we do stick… they come out of students’ own motivation. They are things they want to learn, changes they want to see happen in what they …
Jeff Mitchell, advocate for conservation agriculture
Across dusty roads and the course of two decades, a University of California researcher named Jeff Mitchell has encouraged an increasing number of producers to develop farm systems that are closer …
Food Literacy Center Reaches Next Generation
Sacramento has been called America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital in recent years. The region has 1.5 million acres of farmland that grows more than 120 crops. There are 40 farmers markets. And …
A farm/restaurant offers insights into Cuba’s food system
The soles of my traveler’s shoes…* There’s a lot to learn – and unlearn – about Cuba, especially on the food front. That’s a key takeaway from my recent trip …
Fortino Morales III: UC Riverside R’Garden Coordinator
“We can’t fix all the problems, but it’s really also about starting to ask deeper questions about the food system, sustainability and food access. The work is both theoretical and …