The Vibrant Student Community at UC Berkeley’s Oxford Tract Farm
The Oxford Tract invites students to learn, research, grow, and gain real experience on the land.
From the Field
Building Cover Cropping Communities of Practice in California’s Central Coast
A research team co-led by BFI Faculty Director Tim Bowles recently received a grant from USDA to evaluate the benefits of winter cover crops in the context of water quality and quantity.
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.
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.
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.