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Webinars to explore local food systems and food waste

April 6, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC Thelma Hansen Fund to host online discussion of food systems April 26-28 Members of the public are invited to attend a free webinar series discussing local and regional food systems on April 26-28.
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For stress relief, food access, people turned to gardening during pandemic

March 17, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
More green spaces and urban farming opportunities could be helpful in future disasters People who turned to gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic did so to relieve stress, connect with others and grow their own food in hopes of avoiding the virus, according to a survey conducted by researchers at t...
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