A World Worth Saving: Reflections from the Food Futures Conference
In April, FIGC hosted its third annual food systems conference on “Food Futures” to amplify decolonizing and indigenizing movements that can shape the future of food.
From the Field
Quantifying the Risk Reduction Value of Soil Health
Diversifying crop systems can reduce risk of hazards like floods and extreme heat. With grants from USDA and FFAR, Tim Bowles and colleagues are working to quantify that risk reduction and bring the dollar value back to farmers.
Revitalizing the Gill Tract’s Habitat for Monarch Butterflies
“Monarchs are a symbol of ancestors in many cultures, so in a way, monarchs returning to the Gill Tract is a sign that we are doing something right."
The Dual Benefit of Cover Cropping: Soil Carbon and Increased Crop Yields
Researchers from the Berkeley Agroecology Lab show that, on average, cover cropping leads to climate benefits without sacrificing farm level productivity.
Soda Sales Dropped After Oakland Imposed a Tax on Sugary Drinks
A study by UC researchers projects that the one-cent-per-ounce tax will lead to a decline in diet-related diseases.
Planning for Food Systems Resilience in Hawai’i and Beyond
A team of UC Berkeley graduates have launched an interactive toolkit to inform community food systems planning.