The 100-year-old organization is catching up to the state's diversity.
More Latinos are joining 4-H
The next generation of avocados
As the fruit gains popularity worldwide, a new program plans to make it ever better.
New podcast explores people, places behind the food we eat
The Berkeley Food Institute explores the network of people and places behind what we eat in a new series.
Black tea may help with weight loss, too
The beverage promotes good health and lower weight by changing the mixture of bacteria in the gut.
How ketogenic diets curb inflammation
UCSF team discovers a key to the diet's apparent effects.
Two alumni-led companies are remaking school meals
The cafeteria is a healthier, more sustainable place these days, thanks to four alums with a passion for food.
Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.
Alice Waters on free speech and the making of a counterculture cook
The celebrated chef releases a memoir spanning her days at UC Berkeley to the White House garden and Chez Panisse.
New clues for ending alcohol abuse
Blocking a protein in mice causes them to abandon 'problem drinking,' study finds.
Eat fats, live longer?
Mouse study shows forgoing carbs increases longevity, strength.
Low-calorie diet may help keep the body young
The link between metabolism and aging revealed.
Seafood for everyone
A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand, a new study finds.