An effort to connect local food growers and producers to schools, hospitals, restaurants and poverty assistance programs has earned the support of Garfield County commissioners. Commissioners agreed ...

As part of the Butte County Local Food Network (BCLFN), I appreciate the coverage of our presentation on June 16 to the Butte County Board of Supervisors regarding our county food assessment. However, ...

A customer holds a pepper at the grocery store (USDA photo) Food security is improving, but future challenges remain, according to the latest Global Food Assessment released by USDA. The report ...

FILE - A man sorts through cans of food for those in need at a food pantry. The Worcester County Food Bank says it's seen a 32% increase in the past year in the number of families needing food. A new ...

Just four years ago in 2020, an estimated 17.7% of Worcester residents were considered to be food insecure. Now, that number has more than doubled, according to a recent report of the Worcester County ...

OROVILLE — The Butte County Board of Supervisors received a brief presentation regarding the county’s food status with information regarding local agriculture and food insecurity. Supervisor Debra ...

This is compounded by the probability of others being responsible for food purchase and preparation. The assessment of diet in children and older people is a key aspect of life-course determinants of ...

Blue foods -- those that come from the ocean or freshwater environments -- have tremendous potential to help address several global challenges. With careful implementation of policies that leverage ...