2016 News Archive
Steve Gliessman discusses worldwide spread of agroecology
December 27, 2016
Steve Gliessman, founder of UCSC's Agroecology Program (now CASFS), discusses the international expansion of the agroecology movement.
Tend blog features CASFS staff, alumni
December 12, 2016
The new Tend blog features articles written by CASFS staff and alumni on a variety of organic farming topics.
Campus receives $440,000 grant to study sustainable practices for urban agriculture
December 01, 2016
Environmental studies professor Stacy Philpott will lead a research team to explore biodiversity, sustainability, and ecosystem services in urban agricultural landscapes.
CASFS Apprenticeship grad's farm-to-school work profiled
November 21, 2016
Cowell Ranch Hay Barn available for event rental
November 7, 2016
Rent the Hay Barn for a wedding, conference, or other special event
UC Santa Cruz project wins U.S. agriculture grant to diversify food studies
October 20, 2016
A $275,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help Colleges Nine and Ten at UC Santa Cruz expand projects in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties to promote food security and food justice among predominantly Spanish-speaking, farmworker families.
UC Santa Cruz expands food support options for students
October 18, 2016
UC Santa Cruz students who may be temporarily short on cash for meals or have ongoing needs related to food security now have multiple support options on campus.
Apprenticeship grad featured in Farmer to Farmer interview
October 18, 2016
Apprenticeship grad Matt McCue and UCSC grad Lily Schneider are interviewed for a Farmer to Farmer podcast.
Weekly Produce Pop-Up opens for 2016, Wednesdays in the Quarry Plaza
October 12, 2016
The weekly organic produce "pop-up" cart is open Wednesdays from 12-4 pm in the Quarry Plaza.
National Geographic features former CASFS director, Apprenticeship grad
October 3, 2016
Former CASFS director Steve Gliessman and Apprenticeship graduate Ryan Power are featured in this National Geographic article on dry farming
2016-2017 Campus Food & Garden Guide now available
September 30, 2016
UC Santa Cruz ranks in the top 20 of Sierra magazine’s list of “Cool Schools” in large part because of its dedication to improving the campus food system.
UC Santa Cruz Farm hosts Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, Sept. 25
September 14, 2016
Fresh produce, music, farm tours, cooking demonstrations, and much more await visitors at the 2016 UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden Fall Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Farm to Fork dinner generates support
September 13, 2016
Farm to Fork benefit dinner raised more than $50,000 for Apprenticeship scholarships and other CASFS work
Football, farming, and food security
September 02, 2016
Former NFL star defensive end Kalimba Edwards is on an ambitious mission: He hopes to one day create a self-sustaining food system that can feed the nation’s hungry and homeless.
Organic farming and gardening training program accepts applications in 50th year
August 29, 2016
Aspiring organic farmers and gardeners are invited to apply for the 2017 apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The class of 2017 will mark the 50th year of the Apprenticeship, the longest running university-based organic farming and gardening training program in the U.S.
CASFS alumni's Rise & Root Farm featured
August 29, 2016
Mother Earth Living profiles the farmers of Rise & Root Farm, which was founded by three graduates of the CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship program.
National conference marks 10 years of growth in sustainable agriculture education
August 03, 2016
With growing numbers of students and educators interested in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and experiential education, the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association (SAEA) conference held July 29–31 at UC Santa Cruz highlighted hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
UC president encourages teenage girls to aim high during visit to campus
August 03, 2016
UC President Janet Napolitano visited UC Santa Cruz this week and stopped in on Dickens Universe, UCSC Farm, games and robotics programs, Youth Empowerment Institute, and COSMOS sessions.
Advocates for social and food justice
August 03, 2016
UC Santa Cruz students at the Sustainable Agriculture Educators Association conference show how they advocate for social justice, nutrition security, and food equity.
Linking agriculture and art
August 01, 2016
Harrell Fletcher, a former UC Santa Cruz Farm apprentice who recently created the campus-wide art project Collective Museum, will return as keynote speaker for the sixth annual Farm to Fork benefit dinner.
CASFS Apprenticeship Grad Albie Miles wins publishing award
July 25, 2016
CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship grad and former staff member Albie Miles and his co-authors won the June 2016 Elsevier Atlas award, "recognizing research that could significantly impact people's lives around the world."
CASFS Researcher Tim Galarneau discusses UC student food security
July 18, 2016
CASFS Researcher Tim Galarneau discusses efforts aimed at improving food security for UC students
Five UC Santa Cruz students receive Global Food Initiative Fellowships
June 08, 2016
Five UC Santa Cruz students will team with UCSC faculty and staff to improve campus and community food systems as part of the UC Global Food Initiative’s fellowship program.
UCSC Farm & Garden’s weekly CSA and market cart open for the season June 7
June 01, 2016
The opportunity to obtain fresh, organic produce and flowers from the UC Santa Cruz Farm and Garden opens for the 2016 season beginning Tuesday, June 7.
UC Food Observer profiles CASFS alumni's farm project
May 29, 2016
The UC Food Observer profiles CASFS alumni Jered Lawson and Nancy Vail's Pie Ranch project
Apprenticeship alumni interviewed for Slow Flower podcast
May 23, 2016
Apprenticeship grads Hedda Brorstrom and Seth Chapin were interviewed about their organic cut flower operations and the North Bay Flower Collective.
Strawberry and Justice Festival features music, speaker panels, free strawberries
May 11, 2016
This year's annual Strawberry and Justice Festival festival takes place Thursday, May 19 from 4–6:30 p.m. at the Hay Barn at UC Santa Cruz and features live music, free food, and guest speakers.
CASFS alumni featured in Slow Flowers podcast
May 3, 2016
Alumni flower growers Hedda Brorstrom and Seth Chapin are interviewed about their work with the North Bay Flower Collective.
CASFS alumni pioneer new partnerships
April 25, 2016
CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship alumni forge new partnerships with Bay Area companies, Stanford University
UCSC Farm & Garden’s annual spring plant sale takes place April 30 and May 1
April 20, 2016
With winter rains and April showers greening yards and moistening garden beds, the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden’s spring plant sale comes at the perfect time.
Project Works to Improve Vegetable & Strawberry Production
April 18, 2016
This video on the CalCORE project features UCSC researchers working to improve organic vegetable and strawberry production in the Monterey Bay region.
UC Santa Cruz Farm’s CSA program features 5 percent discount through April 1
March 24, 2016
The UC Santa Cruz Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is open for business and accepting new and renewing members.
Learning from the ground up: Students find experiential learning at all levels
March 11, 2016
The University of California offers more than 200 courses and 150 programs related to experiential learning in food and sustainable agriculture systems.
CASFS Education Coordinator Damian Parr Co-Authors Experiential Learning Guide
February 26, 2016
CASFS education coordinator Damian Parr co-authors "Learning from the Ground Up" as part of Global Food Initiative project.
Edible East Bay Profiles CASFS Apprenticeship Grad
February 19, 2016
Edible East Bay profiles CASFS Apprenticeship grad Joy Moore and her youth gardening project.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition honors UC Santa Cruz alumnus and sustainability champion, Mark Lipson
February 05, 2016
The award was made to honor Lipson’s years of service to the organic and sustainable agriculture movement, and his groundbreaking work on Capitol Hill shepherding in historic changes.
CASFS Farm & Garden Alumni Farms Featured in Edible Silicon Valley
February 1, 2016
CASFS Farm & Garden Alumni farms are featured in this Edible Silicon Valley article
UC’s Global Food Initiative addresses student food security challenge
January 19, 2016
It’s hard to do your best academically when you’re not eating well, but that’s the dilemma facing many University of California students.
CASFS Director Pens Op-Ed on Global Warming
January 11, 2016
