…selected for this prestigious award,” said Allie Bussjaeger, Programs and Outreach Manager for Grades of Green. “Joshua has been a member of the Grades of Green Youth Corps Eco-Leadership program…
Teenagers Access to Healthy Snacks
…Gustafson Alison Gustafson, an assistant professor in UK’s Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, has always been interested in people, what they eat and why they make the choices they…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…reduced-risk methods for pest-free homes, schools, parks and recreational areas. “Through programs like the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program, USDA is making investments to ensure America’s agriculture sector is…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…extend food safety education, training, and technical assistance to specific audiences affected by new guidelines established under the FSMA. In fiscal year 2016, the Food Safety Outreach Program at NIFA…
Teens Snacks
Many nutrition experts think many teens are still not eating enough healthy foods. Cathy Isom explains the project underway to sway teens away from the sugary snacks. That’s coming up…
Agri View: Pistachio Status
Everett Griner talks about pistachio nuts gaining in popularity in today’s Agri View. Pistachio Status From: Nutrition and You Pistachio nutrition facts Wonderfully delicious pistachio nuts have long been revered…
FSA Reaching Farmers and Ranchers
…strengthen local food systems or assist in starting organic production. Learning about programs, credit, conservation opportunities and disaster assistance when you’re busy running your farming or ranching business can be…
Strawberry Commission Answers ‘Dirty Dozen’
…In fact, an analysis from a toxicologist with the University of California’s Personal Chemical Exposure Program found that residues on strawberries are so low, if present at all, that a…
Save the Bees
…we are establishing an innovative program in Michigan that supports farmers who provide pollinator habitat on protected land. Farms can help native bees by enhancing and protecting the flowering plants…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…and other safety net programs. While Johnson felt that, overall, commodity programs are functioning as designed and assisting producers through challenging times, he did acknowledge several programs that need thoughtful…
Almond Board and Ag in the Classroom
The Almond Board is helping teachers around California teach children about agriculture. Sabrina Hill has more with Rebecca Bailey, Almond Board Program Coordinator, Industry Relations. Almond Update – Almond Curriculum…
Agri View: School Lunch Program
…Nutrition Programs The Food and Nutrition Service administers several programs that provide healthy food to children including the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Child and Adult…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
…role in children’s diets, as seen in the recently updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the inclusion of dairy foods in programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Award
…Agri-Culture announced a partnership with American AgCredit. The recipient of the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship also receives an additional $2,000 award from the American AgCredit Scholarship Program. This brings the…