Friday Wrap: 8/14/15
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you end your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: 1. ‘Godzilla’ El Niño: The latest forecast raises hopes that...
View ArticleDaily Wrap: 8/17/15
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. In defense of carbs: The Paleo diet philosophy is that we should eat like...
View ArticleDaily Wrap: Wednesday 8/19/15
Good morning! The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s packed menu, in no particular order: 1. Are GMOs becoming a proxy for larger concerns about...
View ArticleDaily Wrap: Thursday 9/3/15
Good morning! Here’s a brief wrap of some important stories as you start your day. A reminder: the UC Food Observer will be skipping the Friday and Monday wrap as we enjoy a long weekend filled with...
View ArticleTPP and your plate, taking on “big soda” and changing “big food”
Good morning … another busy week off to a start! We’ve selected some articles you may have missed that are worth a read. In no particular order: The Trans-Pacific Partnership and your plate. There has...
View ArticleGroundwater management in CA; Iowa farmers and climate change
Good morning! Another busy week begins. We’re keeping it short and sweet today, with a focus on sustainability. Water management legislation in California is certain to spark debate. Some Iowa farmers...
View ArticleClimate change; improving human health…and the environment
Good morning! Today, we focus on the environment. On the menu, in no particular order: Climate change report: it may be worse than we thought. Climate change “guru” James Hansen, a former NASA...
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Master Gardener Conference opens to public, #ClimateChange news, more
Longer days of summer = more time to read and more time to garden. ICYMI, some #goodreads, an important video…and an invitation to register for an amazing statewide gardening conference being held in...
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Wrap: A Better Farm Bill, “Virtuous Waters” and more
A few good pieces, wrapped up nicely for you. A Better Farm Bill? Member of Congress Earl Blumenauer of Oregon has issued a report – Growing Opportunities: Reforming the Farm Bill for Every American –...
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News Wrap: Cuba (organic or starve?), “Agrihoods”, climate reporting, more
There are so many terrific food and agricultural pieces out now. I’m taking a *break* from book writing to share a few of my favorite pieces with you. The agriculture beat is a crucial lens on a...
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