2011 News Archive
UCSC wins $2.6 million grant for organic farming research
November 07, 2011
UC Santa Cruz will continue and expand its leading role in sustainable agriculture research with a $2.6 million federal grant to strengthen collaboration with Central Coast farmers to promote organic production in the region.
USDA grant studies crop efficiencies in Salinas
October 26, 2011
A $2.6 million grant to study the efficiency of growing strawberries and vegetables has been awarded to UC Santa Cruz, which will conduct research in Salinas and six other areas.
University Programs Raise Crop of New Farmers
October 23, 2011
The Center's Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture serves as a model for University of Vermont's Horticulture Program.
Orin Martin, Santa Cruz County Stories: UCSC master gardener came for the literature, stayed for the apples
September 12, 2011
The Santa Cruz Sentinel features an article on Orin Martin, manager of the Alan Chadwick Garden.
East Coast chef gets organic lesson from UCSC Farm & Garden apprenticeship
September 9, 2011
Apprentice Matthew Raiford is featured in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Changing what college students eat, one dining hall at a time
July 29, 2011
CASFS's Tim Galarneau lead an overhaul of the UC dining system and continues to work toward ambitious goals
UC Santa Cruz students reap the benefits of Measure 43
May 19, 2011
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the passage of Measure 43, the student-funded Sustainable Food, Health, and Wellness Initiative at UC Santa Cruz that has treated thousands of students to a broad menu of ways to learn about food, including workshops, campus conferences, events, and classes.
The Garden Promotes Healthy Habits
April 1, 2011
Former apprentice Ana Rasmussen has spearheaded community gardens at local preschools.
Keeper of the Dream: Matthew Sutton's Orchard Keepers helps homeowners realize dreams of backyard orchards
March 5, 2011
The Santa Cruz Sentinel features apprentice alum Matthew Sutton, owner of Orchard Keepers.
Students gather at UCSC for food and justice summit
February 20, 2011
Students from 40 California college campuses gathered at UCSC for the fifth annual Real Food Challenge.
And The Nextie Goes To
January 19, 2011
Former apprentice Doron Comerchero, founder of FoodWhat?!, wins a Good Times NEXTie award.
