Food Blog

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The Food Blog covers our latest research and extension work to advance and optimize the production and vitality of California's abundant agricultural commodities.

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The Klamath River and trees are in background as Hillman harvests willow roots

Indigenous science key to adapting to climate change

May 15, 2023
En espaol To adapt to climate change, Karuk Tribe members identified the importance of monitoring climate stress on plant species and actively managing and restoring healthy ecosystem processes to increase the consistency and quality of their food harvests, according to a new report.
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Universal school meals increased student participation, lessened stigma

March 14, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie, Wendi Gosliner
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food and nutrition challenges. Many families initially lost access to meals offered by school and childcare facilities, experienced unemployment or work reductions, and faced increasing prices for food and other necessities.
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