Berkeley Food Institute

How does rising corporate acquisition of CA farmland affect water management? Learn the answers tomorrow Tues. 2/18 @ 12p PT with Prof. D’Odorico and other UC Berkeley researchers. Register for this live webinar. ow.ly/pwG850UY2K9 #climatechange #foodsystems

Strong local farms are a key to thriving communities. In this new blog with Berkeley Food Institute evaluators, learn how CA’s Farm to School Program keeps small farms healthy by connecting them with K-12 schools. ow.ly/AFVR50USEIR #farmtoschool

Explore the unique challenges faced by Black US farmers with award-winning law professor Etienne Toussaint tomorrow, Thurs. 2/13, 1-2p. RSVP for this in-person discussion: ow.ly/3gqt50USGL4. Co-sponsored by Berkeley Food Institute #environmentaljustice #foodjustice

Learn about groundwater management in CA’s farming sector on Tues. 2/18 @ 12p PT. Join Prof. Paolo D’Odorico and other UC Berkeley researchers for this live webinar. Register today. ow.ly/Olzl50UY1RZ #climatechange #foodsystems

Join us for this Bonnie Reiss Fellowship Event to get to know our Berkeley food systems community and explore research opportunities, student organizations, and mentorship. Snacks Provided! When: Thursday, February 6th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Where: Morgan Lounge (Morgan Hall 114)

The Social Science Matrix Spring 2025 events are open for registration at matrix.berkeley.edu! Join us for our kickoff on Jan. 30, a California Spotlight panel on "The Future of California Agriculture." REGISTER: tinyurl.com/ca-agriculture

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Lunch & Learn webinar with UC Berkeley professors Kristine Madsen & Marice Ashe, 1/21 @ 12p PST. We’ll explore how #sodataxes have improved #publichealth in CA. Register now: ow.ly/cLu250UEuxF

Drinking sugary beverages can cause diabetes & other illnesses. Join #publichealth experts Kristine Madsen & Marice Ashe, Tues 1/21 @ 12p PST – they’ll explore how #sodataxes have improved people’s health at large. Register for the webinar today: ow.ly/SFbQ50UEtc9

Don’t miss Friday’s deadline to be BFI's next Student Communications Assistant. Are you passionate about communications & building an equitable food & farming system? Then apply at bit.ly/bficomms.

There’s still time to register for today’s webinar with USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green on consolidation in #food & ag markets. Sign-up before 12p PT: ow.ly/XcYy50UFxNg

Join BFI and USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green for an exclusive webinar on consolidation in #food & ag markets – Thursday, 1/16 from 12–1p PT. Register today: ow.ly/XcYy50UFxNg

Lots to do for sustainable food systems so we’re starting the year with special webinar programming. On 1/16 explore market consolidation in the food & ag sector; 1/21 learn about the #publichealth impact of CA’s soda tax. Learn more: ow.ly/i0Ft50UCMaZ #climate

Do you have a knack for social media and visual design? Do you want to help build an equitable food & farming system? Then apply before Fri 1/17 to be BFI's next Student Communications Assistant. Learn more: bit.ly/bficomms

Join us Tues 1/21 @ 12p PST for a live webinar when we’ll discuss how #sodataxes reduced consumption of sugary drinks & improved #publichealth. Hear from leading experts: UC Berkeley professors Kristine Madsen & Marice Ashe. Register today: ow.ly/jUZC50UEqY9

Are you a UC Berkeley student with a passion for communications? Do you envision a more equitable food & farming system? Then apply before Fri 1/17 to be BFI's next Communications Assistant. Learn more: bit.ly/bficomms

We’re kicking off '25 in a big way by featuring the top food & ag experts in our webinar series. On 1/16 we’ll explore market consolidation in the ag field, then on 1/21 we’ll learn about the public health impact of California’s soda tax. Learn more: ow.ly/mACB50UByxS

Donate today before 2024 ends – empower BFI’s interdisciplinary approach as we build a more sustainable & equitable food future. bit.ly/GivetoBFI

Meet Steven Low, BFI's new Communications Program Manager. Steven comes to BFI after working in the environmental justice and climate sectors, leading high-impact campaigns and communications programs. Read more about Steven on our BFI Blog here: ow.ly/cUA950UsIyB

Take a break and unwind with us this Thursday at our Land as Wellness event! Join us for a relaxing day on the Oxford Tract this Thursday with FREE services like massage, acupuncture, and arts & crafts.

As we take stock of the outcomes from the election, California offers a number of bright spots and in food and farm systems policy innovation. Read a recap of the latest in California food policy from our Policy Director, Neha Sanghera. Read here: food.berkeley.edu/food-policy-ne….