Strawberry Fields Forever
In the productive fields of Salinas, California, we had the opportunity to view and interact with one of the largest strawberry operations in the nation.
Read MoreAddressing Food Insecurity in California’s Central Valley
1 out of 5 people in the Yolo County are considered food insecure. Some food banks limit their work to providing enough food to cover each person’s daily calorie requirements, but the Yolo Food Bank is quite different.
Read MoreBiotech innovation makes an impression
Day 5 of the ETH meets California tour. After 760km of road trip around the bay area, our group ends up in the vibrant city of San Francisco. A visit to a biotech innovation hub allowed our group to experience the fast, exciting pace things get done around the Bay Area.
Read MoreSustainable meals at all-you-can-eat dining halls?
After a tour of the University of California, Davis dining halls and learning how this campus is working to create a sustainable campus food system, we consider the challenges of diversity, transparency, and sustainability on university campuses.
Read MoreExploring the promise of technology for genotyping to improve seeds
Monsanto offers us a way to improve seeds, but can we outsmart an ever changing nature?
Read MoreTackling food system challenges in California's Silicon and Central Valleys
Kate and Livia are 2 of 19 students participating in a northern California study tour, “Tackling Food System Challenges with IT Innovation.” The tour explores the role of IT in addressing the food system challenge of ensuring food and nutrition security for a growing global population. In this interview, they reflect on their regional food systems.
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