Organic farmer to sow seeds SLOcally

Joel Salatin, a Polyface, Inc. farmer, will speak as part of the university’s week-long FocusSLO Earth Day series put on by Empower Poly Coalition on April 19.

Chips and chicken and fries, oh my! Without nutritional information students favor unhealthy food choices on-campus

When walking through The Avenue, or any Cal Poly restaurant , students are faced with one simple question: what to eat? With the options of Chick-fil-A sandwiches, salads, burritos and many other options, it is a tough choice to make.

Cauliflower: cabbage with a college education

Heather Rockwood is a food sciences junior and the food columnist for the Mustang Daily. Mark Twain once said, “Cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education.”

Diversify holiday meals with dishes from around the world

Join our food columnist as she figuratively sets sail around the globe to experience other culture’s traditional December feasts.

Online ‘Food Court’ opens

Students can now order and pay for food from local restaurants online.

SLO County releases ag industry stats

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is pleased to announce the release of annual production statistics for the local agricultural industry for 2009.

Student survives on $28 for 28 days

Cal Poly journalism senior Niki Burns spent $28 on groceries at the beginning of the month and is documenting her experience for her senior project.

Green spot: Cal Poly doesn’t offer much in the realm of ‘real’ food

At Cal Poly our food comes from all over the planet. As an agricultural school, one would expect we could sustain our own food consumption.

SLO residents can Chow at new Asian eatery

At first glance, the simplified, bright blue façade of the restaurant lends its appeal to something other than traditional Chinese, Vietnamese or Southeast Asian eatery.

Ditch the liquor store, put yeast to work

What do beer, Kombucha and Amish friendship bread all have in common? Besides the fact that they all taste delicious, they are all fermented foods and beverages you can make.

Are the health benefits worth the extra cost of organic food?

Is buying the organic option worth the extra money? When faced with a decision between two varieties of food, one costing less than the other, college students might be inclined to pick the cheaper option.