#outreach

The Future of Food... Again!

Our future looks delicious... Or does it? The technology surrounding developing new food products is evolving quickly and hurdling us towards a world of cell-based meat and beanless coffee. As consumer interest in sustainable food production and products continues to grow, several companies have risen to the challenge of developing climate-conscious (but still palatable!) consumables. But how will these new products be perceived? Can a coffee lover be convinced to try out beanless coffee made from date pits?

California Ag in the Classroom

California Ag in the Classroom celebrates National Agriculture Week 2021!

Welcome students! Do the strawberry DNA extraction experiment that Mary did live on camera in your own kitchen!

 

Extraction Tutorial:

*70% rubbing alcohol works well too!

 

Here are the steps:

 

Here is the PDF version, and additional information on the activity.