Food Forward
Southern California‘s Largest Urban Gleaning Nonprofit
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Small Shifts For a More Sustainable Diet
From guest writer: FoodPrint Whether it’s a salad, a hamburger, or your morning egg sandwich, any meal has an impact on the environment and the welfare of animals, people, and... The post Small Shifts For a More Sustainable Diet appeared first on Food Forward .
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Compost as a Food Waste Solution
As you feast, gather, and celebrate, waste can pile up all too quickly during the holiday season. Strategic shopping, creative leftover reuse, and mindfulness around excess can help prevent food... The post Compost as a Food Waste Solution appeared first on Food Forward .
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Students Collaborate with Food Forward to Maximize the Produce Industry’s Impact
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Marketing Competition Team took on the challenge of researching and proposing how Food Forward can maximize our impact in the produce industry, and in the communities we serve through, identifying new…
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The 13 Best Fruit Trees to Grow in Southern California
If you live in Los Angeles, Ventura County, or elsewhere in Southern California, and are looking to add shade to your garden and more fruit to your diet, then it’s time to plant a fruit tree. Here are the 13 best fruit trees to plant in your Southern Californian garden, along…
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How Farmers Markets Build Healthier and More Equitable Communities
Farmers markets are more than places to grocery shop—they are bustling community centers that are abundant with food, culture, resources, and caring people. The post How Farmers Markets Build Healthier and More Equitable Communities appeared first on Food Forward .
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Where Do Strawberries Come From: Ventura’s Agricultural Legacy
By Andrea Howry, Ventura County Backyard Harvest Coordinator I love strawberries. Lima beans, not so much. Sugar beets? Not sure I’ve ever tried one. So it’s a good thing I’m... The post Where Do Strawberries Come From: Ventura’s Agricultural Legacy appeared first on Food…
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Rain, Drought, and Citrus Trees
If you’ve been living in Southern California for the last few years or decades, you’re likely familiar with the changing weather patterns. In 2012 to 2016, we experienced a very... The post Rain, Drought, and Citrus Trees appeared first on Food Forward .
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Food Loss and Food Waste: The World’s Solvable Problem
By guest writer, Lisa K. Johnson, PhD I started reading about food loss and waste in 2010, when a couple of books about food waste came out: Wasted, by Tristram... The post Food Loss and Food Waste: The World’s Solvable Problem appeared first on Food Forward .
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Kitchen and Climate: Don’t Let Your Leftovers Hurt the Planet
By guest writer, Tami Chipeco We’ve all been there. Enticed by the delicate and fresh-looking bag of spring mix at the grocery store and the aspirations of eating healthy and... The post Kitchen and Climate: Don’t Let Your Leftovers Hurt the Planet appeared first on Food Forward…
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Volunteer Opportunities in Ventura County
Looking to volunteer in Ventura County but not sure where to start? If you’re looking for a fun, outdoor, and beautiful service experience, Food Forward has volunteer opportunities for everyone... The post Volunteer Opportunities in Ventura County appeared first on Food Forward .