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New sustainable ag classes set, major on the way
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.
How to eat like a locavore
When “locavore”—the word used to describe the practice of eating locally grown food—entered the Oxford American Dictionary in 2007, it defined the latest food trend. Coined by four women in San Francisco in 2005, “locavore” takes the concepts of eating and ecology to a new level.
Soils Limited in Storing Carbon and Mitigating Global Warming
Soils, long known to be potential natural "sinks" or storehouses for carbon, are limited in just how much carbon they can stash away, according to two recent studies by researchers at UC Davis; University of Kentucky; University of Bonn, Germany; and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Rural counties explore technology in localized ag
The coastal and mountainous region encompassing Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties has joined the growing ranks of California communities exploring the possibilities of creating large-scale markets for small farms. In early spring, the region went live with a small-farm website.
Experts Call for New Program of Long-Term Ag Research
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.
Planting the Seeds of Change
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.
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2008
- May - Sustainable farming systems field day June 17
- May - Study Finds More Fresh, Local Foods on Hospital Trays
- April - Earth Day is April 22, 2008 - UC Cooperative Extension helps protect the planet
- January - UC sustainable ag experts at EcoFarm bee, farm-to-institution workshops
- January - Sustainable farming systems project names new research manager
- January - UC sustainable ag project receives $90,000 grant
- January - Soil microbiologist named sustainable ag deputy director
2007
- November Campus, community chefs tour Davis Farmers Market
- November UC dairy water quality publication receives award from national ag organization
- October Danforth Center receives $934,000 NSF grant
- October 'Farm-to-fork' conference focuses on energy, carbon emissions from food
- October Campbell Soup gives $250,000 to UC sustainable ag programs
- May Science and Society interview with Tom Tomich
- April ‘Grand Pooh-Bah’ of sustainability adds a global touch
- April Earth Day 2007 is April 22--UC efforts address climate change
- April Soil food web scientist named interim sustainable ag deputy director
- April Sustainability Talks at Chemical Society Meeting This Week
- January International scholar with California farm roots to head UC sustainable ag programs
- January Rain-forest Researchers Win International Award