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Rose Hayden-Smith

Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith is an author and advocate for a sustainable food system. She is the founding editor/curator of the UC Food Observer blog, which was launched in 2015 as part of the University of California’s Global Food Initiative. Her book, "Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I," was published by McFarland in 2014. She holds four degrees from UC Santa Barbara, including Masters degrees in Education and U.S. history and a doctorate in U.S. history.
Recent Articles
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volunteering
LA Foodways
Eating with Dignity: A Conversation with Food Forward
Post date: 2019-03-06T15:33:50-08:00Food Forward is a Southern California nonprofit that "rescues" fresh local produce from rotting away and diverts to the tables of those who do not have access to fresh food. Read their thoughts on the state of food in L.A. and beyond in this Q&A.
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Urban Agriculture
LA Foodways
Author Reflects on the Rise and Fall of L.A.'s Agriculture
Post date: 2019-02-08T09:18:45-08:00For more than four decades, Los Angeles County was America's top agricultural producer. What happened? Author Rachel Surls gives readers a preview of her book chronicling L.A.'s agricultural history and prospects.