2019 News Archive
Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden announce winter 2020 community workshop schedule
December 12, 2019
The upcoming series of workshops will cover fruit tree care, sowing seeds for the spring garden, rose selection and care, cane berries and blueberries for the garden or small farm, medicinal herbs in the garden, and an introduction to honeybees and beekeeping.
CASFS Research Lands Manager Darryl Wong featured in Civil Eats article
December 9, 2019
Darryl Wong weighed in on the land access and affordability challenges beginning farmers face in a Civil Eats article about the unrealistic narratives being told in recent farming documentaries.
Collective boost for Slug Support
December 06, 2019
UCSC celebrates success of Giving Tuesday fundraiser focused on student basic needs
Giving Tuesday: Food for all
December 2, 2019
This Giving Tuesday, help UC Santa Cruz make sure students have full minds—and bellies
Measure 43 grants available to UC Santa Cruz undergraduates
November 15, 2019
UCSC undergraduates may apply for Measure 43 grants to support sustainable food, health, and wellness projects
Letourneau's datasets propel research that shows biodiversity improves crop production
October 31, 2019
When Environmental Studies Professor Deborah Letourneau was getting ready to retire, she gave several of her datasets to younger researchers so they could make use of them. And did they ever.
CASFS welcomes Stacy Philpott as new executive director
October 2, 2019
Stacy Philpott, professor of Environmental Studies and Alfred and Ruth Heller Chair in Agroecology, becomes the fifth executive director of the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems.
Campus receives $1.5 million from state for 'Basic Needs' programs
September 30, 2019
An infusion of state funds is enabling the campus to expand its "basic needs" programs, including initiatives to make free food available on campus seven days a week and to help students who need emergency housing assistance.
14th annual Campus Food & Garden Guide is now available
September 27, 2019
The guide contains a wealth of information on opportunities for students to get involved with food systems work and access healthy, fresh food.
Three UCSC students receive 2019-2020 Global Food Initiative Fellowships
September 23, 2019
Three UC Santa Cruz graduate students will team with UCSC faculty and staff to address student food insecurity and international nutrition issues, and help students cultivate a sense of community while gaining hands-on agroecology skills as part of the UC Global Food Initiative’s fellowship program.
Sustainable aquaculture initiative lands $245,000 federal grant
September 23, 2019
Anne Kapuscinski, professor of environmental studies and director of the Coastal Science and Policy Program, has received a $245,000 federal grant that will support her team’s work to make aquaculture more sustainable. Dr. Kapuscinski's research facility will be located at the UCSC Farm.
SF Chronicle features Apprenticeship grad Kelly Mulville
September 20, 2019
The San Francisco Chronicle featured Apprenticeship grad Kelly Mulville in an article on how California farmers and ranchers are combatting climate change.
CASFS presents Fall Harvest Festival on September 29
September 6, 2019
Celebrate the abundance of the fall harvest at the beautiful UC Santa Cruz Farm on September 29 from 11am to 5pm.
Farm hosts organic ag research tour for Congressman Jimmy Panetta
September 5, 2019
Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) visited the UCSC Farm to hear from leading researchers in the field of organic agriculture.
Fruit Trees for Every Garden by Orin Martin featured in Edible Monterey Bay
September 3, 2019
Orin Martin's new book, Fruit Trees for Every Garden, is featured in an article in Edible Monterey Bay.
Orin Martin interview featured in Good Times
August 28, 2019
Orin Martin discusses his new book, Fruit Trees for Every Garden, in an interview with Good Times.
Master gardener Orin Martin authors new book, Fruit Trees for Every Garden
August 23, 2019
New guide to growing organic apples, pears, citrus, and more offers wit and wisdom from a passionate expert
CASFS embarks on yearlong effort to refresh programming
August 22, 2019
With more than 50 years of leadership in developing and creating a socially just food system, the center will chart a course for the decades ahead.
UCSC Basic Needs programs featured in American Psychological Association news article about student food insecurity
August 10, 2019
The UCSC Cowell Coffee Shop and Slug Support Pantry are featured as examples of programs providing college students access to healthy food.
FoodWhat?! named Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Bill Monning
July 8, 2019
FoodWhat?!, founded by apprentice grad Doron Comerchero, was named 17th Senate District Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Bill Monning.
Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden announce summer 2019 community workshop schedule
July 2, 2019
The upcoming series of summer workshops will cover gopher control, floral design, seed saving, garden herbalism, and field sketching.
Study examines case for investing in new farmers
June 10, 2019
CASFS executive director Daniel Press co-authors study on the case for investing in new entry sustainable farmers.
CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship grad featured in SF Chronicle
June 5, 2019
CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship grad Scott Chang-Fleeman was featured in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle.
UC Global Food Initiative Fellowships available for undergraduate and graduate students
June 3, 2019
UC Santa Cruz is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students for a student fellowship opportunity with the University of California Global Food Initiative (UC GFI).
UCSC Farm & Garden’s Market Cart produce stand opens Friday, June 7
May 28, 2019
Get fresh organic produce grown at the UCSC Farm & Garden starting Friday, June 7
Apprenticeship training program accepting applications—expanded scholarship support available
May 21, 2019
Applications are open for the 2020 Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture, with expanded scholarship support available
UC Cooperative Extension hires first organic specialist
May 13, 2019
For the first time, the University of California has hired a Cooperative Extension specialist dedicated to organic agriculture: Joji Muramoto, a longtime research associate with the University of California Santa Cruz, will coordinate a statewide program focused on the organic production of strawberries and vegetables.
Apprenticeship grad named leader in changing US food system
May 3, 2019
CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship grad Karen Washington is one of 14 African American women recognized as leaders in changing the US food system.
Apprenticeship grad gives back through planned gift
April 29, 2019
CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship grad Kaj Enderlein's planned gift will support future apprentices
Authors of Farming While Black and Grain by Grain visit CASFS for free talks in May
April 22, 2019
The authors of Farming While Black and Grain by Grain will present free talks on May 10 and May 14 at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn.
Cowell Coffeeshop and Slug Support Pantry reopen week of April 8
April 8, 2019
The Cowell Coffeeshop and Slug Support Pantry reopen on April 8
2019 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) sign-ups open
March 28, 2019
Get a share of farm-fresh organic produce from your campus farm by joining the 2019 CSA program.
CASFS efforts address student hunger at UCSC
March 15, 2019
Edible Monterey Bay highlights efforts by CASFS staff member Tim Galarneau to address food insecurity amongst UC Santa Cruz students.
New scholarship program focuses on agroecology
March 7, 2019
Scholarships will support incoming UCSC students as part of a new Multicultural Scholars Program focused on agroecology. Application deadline is April 1, 2019.
UCSC Farm tour guide training starts March 11
January 28, 2019
A 7-session training for UCSC Farm tour guides and community outreach volunteers starts March 11.
CASFS staff and graduates to headline at 2019 EcoFarm Conference
January 15, 2019
The 39th annual EcoFarm conference features numerous CASFS speakers and honorees, including the opening keynote address, workshop participants, and the pre-conference on equity in farming.
Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden announce winter 2019 community workshop schedule
January 2, 2019
Check out the upcoming series of winter workshops on fruit tree care, gardening skills, and chicken keeping.
