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Health & Nutrition

Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Fresh Figs – Get Them Fast

Sweet, juicy, and crunchy, it’s hard to think of a fruit that provides the unique goodness of a fresh …

Watermelon, the Symbol of Summer

Can’t you always envision a fresh bright pink slice of watermelon whenever you think of summer?? There are hundreds …

“Sardine Summer”

In case you haven’t heard, and I’m not sure how you missed it, but the latest trend made popular …

Fresh Corn Season Is Here

Fresh Corn: A Farmers Market Favorite There are few fresh seasonal vegetables that bring the business to the Farmers Market …

Picnic Safety

Picnic Season Food Safety Tips It is definitely “Picnic Season” and one of the best things about summertime and warm …

Spring Suppers Mediterranean Style

The Mediterranean Diet: A Path to Longevity The Mediterranean Diet has proven to be the healthiest way to retain lifetime …

Blueberries Are Still Superstars!!

Blueberries, the second most popular berry, (second only to the very famous strawberry), is equally popular for being nutrient …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Helping Children Cope With Stress

This publication describes how children cope with stress and summarizes practices that parents can use …

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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems

This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …

trimming local green beans

Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

1/5/26Local Foods
4-H students hold chickens.

4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

1/5/26Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

1/5/26Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

1/5/26Local Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

1/5/26Local Foods