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ROC and ROC Projects in the News

ROC in print and on radio, TV, and the web.

Huntington Ranch Digs Roots into Urban Garden Concept

November 20, 2010 Roots of Change

The Huntington Library's 15-acre project, featuring vegetable gardens and orchards, is part of a larger endeavor focused on the best way to grow food in a city setting.

Food and Farm News – 11/17

November 18, 2010 Roots of Change

Demand for olive oil spurs spike in California production.

The Real Price of Today’s Cheap Food

November 17, 2010 Roots of Change

A tracing of agricultural history in search of our food's origins.

There Is More To The Local Movement Than Just Food

November 15, 2010 Roots of Change

Supporting local businesses in favor of non-local alternatives benefits communities, Michigan study shows.

California Almond Industry Record Keeps on Breaking

Roots of Change

This California almond season will not only be another record crop, but the eighth billion-pound crop in the last nine seasons.

Grass Fed | A Few Beefs

November 10, 2010 Roots of Change

Is NYC's trendy foodie scene alienating consumers?

Urban Agriculture in West Oakland Gets a $4 Million Boost

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Oakland's City Slicker Farms receives a $4 million dollar grant to purchase land for agricultural use.

Holistic Management leads the way in the Soil Carbon Challenge

October 27, 2010 Roots of Change

The Soil Carbon Challenge is an international as well as local competition to see how fast land managers can turn atmospheric carbon into soil organic matter, and recognize those who do.

Field Report: Will Work For Food

September 13, 2010 Roots of Change

Great story @NYtimes highlighting the popularity of farm internships.

Farmers and Ranchers are Getting Older

September 9, 2010 Roots of Change

Writer Bud Williams shares his thought on the future of farmers and workforce reform…