Nutrition & Health

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GFI fellows discussed future food systems with UCCE advisors. From left to right: Oli Bachie (Imperial County); Chutima Ganthavorn, (Riverside and San Bernardino); Laurent Ahiablame, (San Diego); Natalie Price (Los Angeles) and Ramiro Lobo (San Diego)
ANR Employee News: Article

GFI fellows tour community projects in San Diego

April 26, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Sustainability. Food justice. Research to action. These were the themes discussed April 1314, 2018, as emerging food leaders throughout the UC system gathered in San Diego for a tour titled The Rooted University: Bridging food system changemaking on and off campus.
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tomato cage materials and tools
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Caging Your Tomatoes?

April 23, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request: Do you have recommendations on tomato cages? I bought the heavier gauge tapered cylinder ones at the big box store.
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Brazilian Spinach front with Okinawa Spinach behind.
The Backyard Gardener: Article

An Experiment with Brazilian and Okinawa Spinach

April 16, 2018
In the constant search for green leafy vegetables that will do well in a hot climate I stumbled upon Brazilian Spinach (Alternanthera sissoo) and Okinawa Spinach (Gynura crepioides), and although a tropical plants I decided to give them a try in our dry high desert climate.
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Booklice, Liposcelis bostrychophila, in cornmeal. This image was taken with a Canon MPE-65mm lens. The bugs are five times their life size. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Yes, You Do Eat Insects!

April 5, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Yes, you do eat insects! Maybe not deliberately, as in those who engage in entomophagy, the technical term for eating insects. Think of chocolate chirp cookies! Think of cricket flour! Think of making a meal out of mealworms.
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A child reaching for a pesticide stored in a common drinking container. (Credit: ML Poe)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Prevent Pesticide Poisoning at Home

April 4, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
March 18-24 was National Poison Prevention Week. While our blog post may be tardy, it's never too late to raise awareness about the risks associated with using pesticides and how to protect yourself and your family from accidental poisoning.
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