Cooking and Gardening Program Archives

Restaurants show support for food and gardening program at Berkeley schools

By Tracey TaylorApril 1920174 p.m.May 12

On Thursday, eight Berkeley restaurants have committed to giving at least 15% of their proceeds to BUSD’s gardening and cooking program.

By Berkeleyside staffMarch 2201611 a.m.Aug. 20

Cookbook author and food activist Bryant Terry talked about his roots and urged students to get engaged around food security issues.

By Emilie RagusoJan. 2020163:55 p.m.Oct. 10

Officials voted Tuesday night to step up the fight against sugary drinks in Berkeley.

By Emily DugdaleJune 8201512:30 p.m.March 31

BUSD’s beleaguered cooking and gardening program will see a welcome injection of funds from the soda tax.

By Emily DugdaleMay 2020153:43 p.m.March 31

A new Berkeley “panel of experts” charged with allocating money collected from the city’s new soda tax met for the first time Tuesday night.

By Emily DugdaleMay 1820156:48 p.m.Oct. 10

Berkeley’s soda tax generated $116,000 in revenue in its first month of operation, city officials and advocates said Monday.

By Berkeleyside staffSept. 5201410 a.m.Oct. 30

While an “alcohol-alternative” bar is coming to Berkeley, a straight-up speakeasy has opened in Alameda.

By Tracey TaylorMay 820143:20 p.m.May 6

Berkeley public schools’ cherished cooking and gardening program is in trouble. Here’s how you can help.

By Mary FlahertyMarch 2520149 a.m.May 6

By Tracey TaylorJan. 29201411:30 a.m.Feb. 28

A drastic reduction in funding means the Berkeley school district is considering severely pruning its lauded edible program.

By Tracey TaylorNov. 1420137 a.m.May 6

Many local businesses, including Chez Panisse, took part in A Taste of North Berkeley, a fundraiser for BUSD’s gardening and cooking program.

By Frances DinkelspielNov. 1120131 p.m.Aug. 20

Jezra Thompson, the new head of Berkeley schools’ gardening and cooking program, explains why it’s in peril, despite support.