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Policy-Informed Research to Advance Organic, Agroecological, and Regenerative Agriculture in California

Photo Caption: The California Organic, Agroecological, and Regenerative Transitions (COAR) Team at the University of California, Merced. In early November, the California Organic, Agroecological, and Regenerative Transitions (COAR) project team gathered at UC Merced to reflect on the first year of work and align on priorities for the year ahead. This gathering marked a key…

By Madison Spinelli, BFI Policy Assistant

December 4, 2025

From the Field

New Report Urges Ongoing Funding and Systemic Reforms to Strengthen and Sustain California’s Nation-Leading Farm to School Program

BERKELEY, CA – October 6, 2025 – A new report calls on state policymakers to secure the future of the state’s landmark Farm to School Incubator Grant Program (F2S Grant Program) by enacting key policy changes to ensure its long-term success and impact. The report is authored by researchers at UC Berkeley, UC Agriculture and Natural…

October 7, 2025

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