http://asi.ucdavis.edu The news and site updates feed for the UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute. en-us Copyright 2009, Regents of the University of California Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:12:00 GMT 1440 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/recruitment Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant positions Open for Applications. Front Page 6-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/conferences/fss2009/outcomes Recordings in video, picture, and text forms are now available on our website for the First National Symposium on Food Systems and Sustainability Front Page 5-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/Research/0905_LTAP_Proposal.pdf Proof of Concept for the Sustainable Agroecosystems Science Long-Term Agroecosystem Program Front Page 5-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/Research/0905_California-Nitrogen-SGA_310309.pdf Application to join the MA sub-global assessment network: Pilot Assessment of Nitrogen in California Agroecosystems Front Page 5-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/conferences/fss2009/graphic_recordings National Symposium on Food Systems and Sustainability: Graphic Recordings Front Page 4-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/recruitment Recruitment is currently ongoing for five positions with ASI Front Page 3-09 http://sarep.ucdavis.edu/newsltr/newsletters.htm The Winter/Spring 2009 edition of the SAREP/ASI newsletter, Sustainable Agriculture Front Page 3-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/conferences/fss2009 The National Symposium on Food Systems and Sustainability will offer a space for academic leaders, policymakers, journalists, and agricultural experts from various institutions to come together to create a shared understanding of major forces driving change in our food systems and shaping policy opportunities to enhance sustainability in the near term, over the coming decade, and into the future. Front Page 3-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/strategicplanning.htm In order to build and sustain key relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, ASI has developed a targeted strategy for communication and engagement. Front Page 2-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/recruitment/ ASI recruiting for new Academic Coordinator and Nitrogen Science Post Docs Front Page 2-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/news/2009/0902b.htm A new University of California online publication outlines strip-tillage, a management practice with potential to save farmers money in fuel, labor and equipment costs while decreasing the amount of soil disturbed and dust generated as fields are prepared for planting Front Page 2-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/inthenews.htm UC Davis graduate student Margaret Lloyd, one of four national nominees for White House farmer, makes the case for the ultimate community farm Front Page 2-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/news/2009/0902a.htm Propelled in part by the success of a flourishing salad garden in front of a campus building, UC Davis graduate student Margaret Lloyd may be taking her mission of fresh food for all to the White House Front Page 2-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/news/2009/0901a.htm Two Davis researchers moderated workshops at one of the world’s oldest and largest ecological farming conferences. Front Page 1-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/research/packard/ASI_Proposal_Packard.pdf Our new proposal to the Packard Foundation Front Page 1-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/board/meeting-2008/ASI-EAB_Meeting08.pdf Meeting notes have been posted for the December 2008 meeting of the external advisory baord Front Page 1-09 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/recruitment/ A new position is open for a Specialist at the Russell Ranch Facility. See link for details Front Page 12-08 http://sarep.ucdavis.edu/newsltr/newsletters.htm The Fall 2008 edition of the SAREP/ASI newsletter, Sustainable Agriculture Front Page 11-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/news/2008/0811a.htm Leadership issues will be highlighted as representatives of California farm learning centers gather Nov. 7-8 at UC Davis for a statewide meeting. Front Page 11-08 http://safs.ucdavis.edu/newsletter/ Front Page 10-08 http://sarep.ucdavis.edu/cdpp/lfs08/ A symposium of food systems to be held December 2-3, 2008 at UC Davis Front Page 10-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/Research/Energy_Food_System_Symposium/White_Paper_on_Energy_Use.pdf A new white paper on energy use. Front Page 9-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/news/2008/0809a.htm A growing student interest in sustainable food and farming systems that are good for people and the environment has led to new classes and development of a new major at UC Davis. Front Page 9-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/conferences/081308_farminvite.pdf Front Page 9-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/Kellogg/Kellogg_Annual_Report_07-08.pdf Front Page 9-08 http://ucanr.org/blogs/asiblog/ Our first podcast is inspired by the view through the office window of Lyra Halprin, the public information representative of the University of California, Davis' campus Agricultural Sustainability Institute. Front Page 7-08 http://www.capitalpress.info/main.asp?SectionID=67&SubSectionID=616&ArticleID=42880&TM=51285.42 The northwest corner of California is an isolated area that supported localized agriculture long before the movement became popular. Front Page 7-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/news/2008/0807a.htm Long-term agricultural research is key to meeting U.S. demands for the three "Fs" -- food, fuel and fiber -- according to a USDA-led investigation that includes a UC Davis faculty member. Front Page 7-08 http://ucdavismagazine.ucdavis.edu/issues/su08/planting_the_seeds.html Many forget that "sustainability" - a concept that's all the rage today - had its roots in agriculture where it was a source of contention and controversy. Front Page 7-08 http://safs.ucdavis.edu/field_day/ Front Page 7-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/news/2008/0805b.htm A hospital replacing its canned and frozen fruits and vegetables with fresh produce from nearby farms? It might sound like a post-anesthesia dream, but it is happening at some San Francisco Bay Area hospitals, say UC Davis researchers. Front Page 7-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/publications/pap_pres/Diversitas/index.htm A symposium and workshop took place at UC Davis in April 2008 on integrative approaches for studying biodiversity and ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. Front Page 7-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/about/2008_Display_Final_small.pdf This poster provides an overview of ASI staff, goals, and activities. Front Page 7-08 http://asi.ucdavis.edu/about/ASI_update.pdf Front Page 7-08