Dirt to Dinner | Food Matters

Dirt-to-Dinner educates the curious consumer on how food travels from the farm to our forks. We use verified science to answer questions on our global food supply chain, sustainability in agriculture, the integrity of our food, and its nutrition.

Global Food and You

Understanding how food travels around the world and comes to your dinner plate.

Sustainable Agriculture

Investigating the sustainability of agricultural practices including new technologies.

Food and Nutrition

Exploring the integrity of our food ingredients and its nutritional effect on our health.

In the News: Soybeans and Pork and China Trade

Apr 12, 2018 | Global Food and You, In the News | 0 Comments

Recently, the US and China have been locked in a battle of words over trade that has resulted in both countries threatening tariffs. The list of products impacted

D2D on the Farm: Support Local Farms

Apr 18, 2018 | D2D on the Farm, Sustainable Agriculture | 0 Comments

Consumers love buying locally grown produce. But it seems consumers are also dictating how farmers should grow their crops. This is influencing how farmers do their job.

What is the Dirty Dozen?

Apr 26, 2018 | Food and Nutrition | 0 Comments

Have you heard the buzz about the dirty dozen? These fruits and veggies have gotten a bad reputation and consumers are being told to buy them only when organically grown. But is this fear justified?

Dirt-to-Dinner Journey: Coffee

Mar 26, 2018 | Global Food and You | 0 Comments

Do you know where your coffee comes from? How it is grown, harvested, processed, and roasted? Coffee is so much more than a wonderful morning pick-me-up.

Genetic Engineering: The Future Insecticide?

Mar 29, 2018 | Sustainable Agriculture | 0 Comments

Cornell scientists are looking for your opinion on GE insects in farming to help protect against crop loss. What do you think?

Coffee: Friend or Foe?

Mar 7, 2018 | Food and Nutrition | 0 Comments

Coffee speaks a global language. This potent little bean wakes up millions of people every morning. Are there any health risks associated with your morning cup of caffeinated joe? Alternatively, are there any benefits?

D2D on the Farm: America’s Salad Bowl

Mar 15, 2018 | D2D on the Farm, Global Food and You | 0 Comments

Did you know that 80% of the leafy greens and berries grown in the USA during the spring, summer, and fall come from the same region? Join D2D as we explore the farms of Salinas Valley, CA!