2017 News Archive
Cowell Ranch Hay Barn recognized by architects
December 14, 2017
The Cowell Ranch Hay Barn has received recognition from the East Bay chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
CDFA grant supports organic greenhouse production and training
December 5, 2017
New grant will support organic seedling production, training, and demonstrations at the UC Santa Cruz Farm.
From community organizer to organic farmer to immigrant champion
November 22, 2017
Community Studies major and CASFS Apprenticeship graduate combines farming and food justice work
Food & Housing Justice Week starts November 13 at UCSC
November 13, 2017
A week of activities focused on ensuring basic needs for UCSC students, including cooking classes, food pantry tours, a UCSC Basic Needs town hall and community dinner, CalFresh events, SUA renters' right workshop, and service learning opportunity at the UCSC Farm. Activities are sponsored by the Food Systems Working Group, Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), Student Union Assembly, Measure 43, the Blum Center, CalFresh, and the UC Global Food Initiative.
Alum helps California farmers with capital, credit, and cash flow
November 6, 2017
James Harris — UCSC Farm and Garden alum, Army veteran, now financial advisor at the USDA — talks about swapping spades for spreadsheets.
Improvisations on the Land: The Cowell Ranch Hay Barn Reinvented. A conversation with architect Richard Fernau (Cowell ’69)
October 26, 2017
Architect Richard Fernau presents a talk on the reconstruction/reinvention of the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn.
Investments in beginning farmer training paying off
October 19, 2017
CASFS researcher co-authors new report on beginning farmer training programs.
The 2017-2018 Campus Food & Garden Guide is now available
October 18, 2017
The annual guide offers a wealth of resources on the many campus food system, farming and gardening activities, internships, volunteer opportunities, and food services.
Apprentices raise funds for Puerto Rico "re-grow" effort
October 9, 2017
Four of the 2017 Apprenticeship class members will be returning to Puerto Rico after the program ends this month, and are raising funds to help agroecology efforts on the island.
New series of organic grower guides available from CASFS
September 26, 2017
Free organic grower guides offer information on specialty crop production for small- and medium-scale growers
CASFS Apprenticeship grad champions farmworker justice
September 18, 2017
Janaki Jagannath leads a coalition of farmworker justice groups in California's Central Valley.
USDA awards $2.5 million grant to UC Santa Cruz to expand organic strawberry research
August 28, 2017
UC Santa Cruz researchers who have pioneered alternatives to methyl bromide in commercial strawberry production have received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will take their work national.
Dining for Farmers supports Farm & Garden's apprenticeship training programs
August 17, 2017
Seven of Santa Cruz County's best restaurants are participating in the "Dining for Farmers" dinner series, donating a portion of their proceeds to apprenticeship training programs.
Exploring the UCSC Farm & Garden’s history through faculty research
August 7, 2017
Faculty and students in the division of social sciences show how the UCSC Farm and Alan Chadwick Garden play a crucial role in their research at farm and garden’s recent First Fifty Celebration.
UC Santa Cruz celebrates 50 years of organic farming
August 03, 2017
The three-day celebration culminated with a joyful dinner presided over by famed chef, restaurateur, and organic food advocate Alice Waters.
Applications open for 2018 Apprenticeship, new scholarship support available
July 25, 2017
Applications are open for the 2018 Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture, with new scholarship support available to cover course fees.
Growing farmers and the food movement for 50 years
July 10, 2017
The experiment in organic gardening that began at UC Santa Cruz in 1967 is now the oldest university-based organic research and education facility in the country.
Four students receive 2017-18 Global Food Initiative Fellowships
July 6, 2017
Four UC Santa Cruz students have been names as 2017-18 Global Food Initiative (GFI) fellows, working to improve local and international food systems.
CASFS researcher Tim Galarneau's work helps inspire new "hunger-free campus" legislation
July 3, 2017
Work by CASFS researcher Tim Galarneau to implement support for students facing food insecurity has helped garner state support for "hunger free campus" funding.
CASFS Appprenticeship grad featured on Delicious Revolution podcast
July 1, 2017
CASFS Apprenticeship grad Aileen Suzara's work is featured on the Delicious Revolution podcast.
CASFS researcher Tim Galarneau featured in article on UC sustainability work
June 15, 2017
CASFS researcher Tim Galarneau discusses the progress of UC system efforts to increase the amount of sustainable food being sourced and served at campus dining halls and other outlets.
Farm & Garden’s Market Cart produce stand opens June 20
June 13, 2017
Celebrate the start of summer on Tuesday, June 20, when the Farm & Garden’s Market Cart opens for 2017.
Delicious Revolution podcast features CASFS Apprenticeship grad Suzi Grady
June 6, 2017
Apprenticeship grad Suzi Grady is interviewed about the Petaluma Bounty project that she heads. Petaluma Bounty is an innovative food access program in Sonoma County, California.
Farm to Table Talk podcast on Farm & Garden's 50th anniversary
May 22, 2017
Farm to Table Talk interviewed CASFS excecutive director Daniel Press and principal editor Martha Brown on the history of the Farm & Garden and the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration
From survival mode to sustainability leader
May 9, 2017
How a CASFS alum helped develop a food community in San Francisco — thanks to a start at UC Santa Cruz.
From founding farmer to fair food movement champion
April 25, 2017
Oran Hesterman shares how his experiences at the UCSC Farm & Garden set him on a life’s journey to make sustainable food accessible and equitable.
UC Santa Cruz Magazine highlights organic strawberry research
April 17, 2017
The spring issue of UC Santa Cruz Magazine highlights the history of organic strawberry research taking place at the UCSC Farm and with local growers.
"Pop Up" article profiles Apprenticeship alumni farms
April 17, 2017
A "Pop Up" article in the UC Santa Cruz Magazine profiles Apprenticeship alumni farms and projects.
San Francisco Chronicle features Chadwick Garden, 50th anniversary
April 17, 2017
The San Francisco Chronicle features the Alan Chadwick Garden and the 50th anniversary of Alan Chadwick's arrival at UC Santa Cruz.
Water wizards: Building an underground savings account to bolster water supply
March 22, 2017
An innovative water-conservation strategy diverts water from overflowing rivers to fallow farmland, where it seeps into the soil and replenishes depleted aquifers.
Stacy Philpott's urban ag research featured
March 6, 2017
Professor Stacy Philpott's research on urban agriculture in California and Mexico summarized in UC Mexus write up
Planting seeds, growing confidence
February 10, 2017
Innovative nonprofit founder, sustainable farmer and youth advocate Doron Comerchero is this year’s Tony Hill Award winner
FoodWhat?! Celebrates 10th Anniversary
February 7, 2017
"FoodWhat?!", founded by CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship grad Doron Comerchero, celebrates its 10th anniversay
Cowell Ranch Hay Barn wins architectural awards
January 17, 2017
The Cowell Ranch Hay Barn has won two architectural awards: a 2016 Excellence in Design Honor Award from American Institute of Architects Montana, and the 2017 U.S. WoodWorks Regional Excellence Award from the Wood Products Council.
