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The Food Blog covers our latest research and extension work to advance and optimize the production and vitality of California's abundant agricultural commodities.

With a value of $6.1 billion, California accounted for over half of U.S. fresh vegetable production in 2018. Photo by Shermain Hardesty,

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Will California remain leader in U.S. agricultural production?

March 5, 2021

New book shows how California has led the nation in farm sales since 1948 and explores future challenges "California Agriculture: Dimensions and Issues" by the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics details the past, present and future of many of California's major agricultural commodities, i...

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Adding green vegetables to quesadillas is a way to add nutrition to traditional staples.

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UCCE nutrition educators teach farmworker families about healthy eating

March 4, 2021

UC ANR partners with state and local organizations to improve urban communities. This story is one in a series about the impact of these partnerships.

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Gotham Greens is building a state-of-the-art greenhouse near UC Davis and partnering with UC ANR and UC Davis to advance research and innovation in indoor agriculture, greenhouse technology and urban agriculture. Photo courtesy of Gotham Greens

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UC partners with Gotham Greens to advance indoor agriculture

March 2, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Gotham Greens, a pioneer in indoor agriculture operating high-tech greenhouses across the United States, is placing its latest state-of-the-art greenhouse near UC Davis.

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Fruit bags protect dates from insect damage and dust and prevent the fruit from falling to the ground. Photo by Ali Montazar

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Growers refine date palm irrigation with UC ANR research

February 16, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

California's $86 million date industry produces more than half of the nation's dates. Most of the fruit is grown in the arid Coachella Valley.

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The Produce Safety Rule regulates the growing, harvesting and packing of produce. Photo by Evett Kilmartin

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New food-safety guide outlines laws and best practices for urban farmers

February 16, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Californians growing food in cities now have help understanding the food safety laws that apply to them. A free publication containing California-specific information on rules and regulations for urban farmers was recently published by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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