Aarij Bashir: Punjabi Farmers and the Healthy Soils Program
The recent Goldman School graduate highlights the barriers farmers of color face in accessing state Climate Smart Agriculture funds.
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The California Healthy Soils Program: Perspectives from Punjabi Farmers
Farm size, land tenure, and access to technical expertise are major barriers that prevent participation in the Healthy Soils Program for many farmers, especially farmers of color.
The Tipping Point
DC’s restaurant industry has defeated efforts to raise the minimum wage for restaurant workers before. This year, advocates believe they have a winning campaign.
The BFI Team Keeps On Growing
We are pleased to welcome a new Policy Director, Educational Programs Director, and Administrative and Finance Director. September 29, 2022 By Berkeley Food Institute We have had a fruitful growing season here at the Berkeley Food Institute! As we transition into fall, we are thrilled to announce three members of the BFI staff who…
BFI’s Comments to the White House Food Conference
The BFI policy team details how the American food policy agenda can be based on racial equity, good food access, fair jobs, and agroecology. September 27, 2022 By Berkeley Food Institute A few months ago, the Biden-Harris administration announced its goal to end hunger in the United States by 2030, starting with a food conference…
Partnership Across UC Campuses Will Prepare the Next Generation of Leaders in Organic Agriculture
A grant of more than $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support a University of California collaboration to improve and expand undergraduate education in organic agriculture, with an emphasis on supporting underrepresented students.