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Iconic Los Angeles fig tree topples during local festival
A 140-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree that shaded a plaza at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical...

Two UCCE agricultural climate leaders recognized at the 6th California Climate & Agriculture Summit
Five California leaders, including two UC Cooperative Extension scientists, were recognized for...

Study finds schools across the nation have too much lead in drinking water
Despite increasing awareness of the issue of lead in drinking water, UC Nutrition Policy Institute...

UC Food Blog

Making the case for fruits and vegetables

Why do you love fruits and vegetables? Is it their bright colors? Their many shapes and varieties, the way they can makeover your plate with the seasons? The opportunity to taste local terroir in a very fresh bite of fruit or forkful of salad? Is it...
Eating healthy on a limited budget is possible, but any cuts in SNAP or rise in food costs make it harder

The affordability of healthy food is often cited as a barrier to low-income families eating nutritious meals. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that with menu planning and access to stores selling items...
U.S. honey industry contributes more than $4.7 billion to economy, according to Ag Issues Center report

The U.S. honey industry is thriving, according to a new study from the University of California Agricultural Issues Center (AIC). The research found that the U.S. honey industry in 2017 was responsible for more than 22,000 jobs and...
Food policy councils are emerging as a model to address gaps in local policies

In a growing number of communities, food policy councils (also called “food system alliances”) have emerged to address gaps in local policies that focus on food. Most communities have transportation, housing or land use policies, but food...
Citrus: Preserve it now to serve it safely later

Winter is the time when many backyard citrus trees and roadside fruit stands are laden with mandarins, lemons, navel oranges and limes. A UC Cooperative Extension expert is traveling the state to teach how the fresh taste of citrus can be preserved for...