In 1940, amid rising fascism in Europe, German philosopher Walter Benjamin penned Theses on the Philosophy of History, a work that profoundly reshaped how we...
From journalists to cookbook authors, food writers have played an integral role in changing the public’s mind about the way we eat. Through recipes, encouragement...
The Northern California Food Movement increased the visibility of small farmers in the state. This focus on the origins of the ingredients also brought renewed...
Much of the wide-reaching and influential change around food and food systems occurs at the policy level. Government policies regulate access to products that appear...
In the 1970s, several pioneering leaders in the restaurant industry, including chefs and restaurateurs, dedicated themselves to preparing and serving food created with fresh, seasonal,...
In 1977, California passed the Direct Marketing Act, which enabled small farms to sell at certified farmers markets by eliminating the requirement for standard packing...
In 1972, residents and students in Davis, California, formed a buying club to access a wider range of natural, whole foods and ethically sourced products...