Research findings from Cornell University's Community and Regional Development Institute indicate that a 50% increase in demand for fresh, local fruits and vegetables one day/week in school meals could generate up to $9.2 million for vegetable...
healthy food - Farmers market season is here! - SIBEJO
With May right around the corner, visions of garden-grown meals have probably begun to engulf your every thought. Reveries of lightly roasted asparagus spears fill your consciousness, begging for the day when you can simply head to the farmers market for a generous share of this...
healthy food - Farmers Markets Open This Week - SIBEJO
The Canton Farmers Market opens this Friday, May 13, on the green in Canton. This Market will be open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Tuesday and Friday until October.The Potsdam Farmers Market opens this Saturday, May 14 at Ives Park in Potsdam. This Market will be open...
healthy food - WASTING FOOD WASTE - SIBEJO
Commentary from the leaders of Washington's DC Central Kitchen on the growing interest in preventing food waste calls for a broader approach to the issue than that merely finding more efficient ways to redistribute food from one place to another. Simply dumping excess food at nonprofits...
healthy food - Webinar: School Garden Education for Children Experiencing Behavioral and Mental Health Challenges - SIBEJO
Slow Food USATuesday, May 17, 2pm ETSchool Gardens for students with behavioral and mental health challenges provide interesting opportunities to develop positive and empowering life skills. The Creeks School Garden in Portland Oregon integrates practical education theory and methods...
healthy food - DO NUTRITION PROGRAMS MAKE TEENS HUNGRY? - SIBEJO
As any parent of a teenager knows, his or her child eats a lot. The new U.S. dietary guidelines estimate that teens need as many calories as their parents, and more than three times their younger siblings. While the dietary guidelines treat teenagers like adults, SNAP benefit calculations...
healthy food - Power up with summer meals in schools - SIBEJO
USDA and Department of Education are pleased to invite you to the iForum: Power Up with Summer Meals in Schools!! � co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday, May 11th, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET. This online webinar will discuss...
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