Celebrating Our Graduate Certificate in Food Systems Class of 2024
BFI awarded certificates to 31 graduate students who have been incorporating food systems into their education at Berkeley.
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Joint Environmental and Social Benefits from Diversified Farming Systems: the Berkeley Backstory
A landmark study in Science recently presented a powerful argument in support of agricultural diversification. BFI’s founding Faculty Co-Director Claire Kremen tells the story of this research and the community of Berkeley researchers behind it.
Berkeley Food Institute at Ten
Since 2013, the Berkeley Food Institute (BFI) has cultivated a campus community dedicated to bringing together UC Berkeley academic resources in partnership with communities to shape a just, equitable, and sustainable food system.
Dry Farmed Tomatoes are Delicious, and They Can Teach Us a Lot About Agroecological Transitions to Water Scarcity
In a new study, Berkeley Agroecology Lab researcher Yvonne Socolar examines the fungal communities in soil that help dry farm systems flourish.
Diversified Agriculture is a Win-Win for Both People and the Environment
A new study in Science points to evidence that diversification practices maintain soil health and on-farm biodiversity while also increasing crop yields, food security, and human wellbeing.
Keeping Track of California Food and Farm Policy
Here are ten pieces of legislation that we’re keeping an eye on in 2024.