…children of farm workers. Out of fear of displacement and deportation, farm workers often remain unable to protest inadequate conditions or report employer’s violation of labor, health or safety laws…
2016 Could Be a Crucial Year for Child Nutrition Programs
The next twelve months could see a lot of debate about the government’s efforts to improve the health and nutrition levels of children. 2016 Could Be a Crucial Year for…
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
…to forest health. Here we use new remote-sensing and modeling techniques to assess changes in the canopy water content of California’s forests from 2011 to 2015. Our resulting maps of…
Almond Board: Healthy Eating with Almonds
With the New Year upon us, many people are committing to healthy eating. Sabrina Hill has more. Several studies have shown the health benefits of eating almonds, and now there’s…
SNAP Hunger
…goal of alleviating hunger and include improvements in short-run health and academic performance as well as in long-run health, educational attainment, and economic self-sufficiency. Despite SNAP’s positive impact, food insecurity…
Agri View: Dragon Fruit – It’s Fruit
…fruit in moderation because it contains fructose, which may be harmful to your health in excessive amounts. Dragon Fruit Healthy Recipes: Truly Tropical Fruit Bowl Ingredients: 1½ cups fresh papaya,…
Climate Change and Diet
…However, new research suggests those healthy offerings could actually be more harmful to the environment. Climate Change and Diet From: Carnegie Mellon University website Vegetarian and “Healthy” Diets Could Be…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
…are susceptible hosts for both the insect and disease. There is no cure once the tree becomes infected; the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
Land O’Lakes – GENYOUth Team Up
…GENYOUth Foundation A leading nonprofit, GENYOUth brings leaders in health and wellness, education, government and business together in a movement to empower America’s youth to achieve a healthier future by…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…address food processing or manufacturing methods, such as thermal technologies, pasteurization, or irradiation. The FDA also did not consider whether the term “natural” should describe any nutritional or other health…
Agri View: Apples
…are a good source of fiber, particularly the soluble kind linked with heart health. Apples are great for snacking, but they are also versatile in the kitchen. When cooking with…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
…for the Pacific Southwest. “EPA is committed to protecting the water resources so important to public health and local economies.” Funds provided will go to a variety of water quality…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…schools successfully meet the updated, science-based nutrition standards for school meals under Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act. Reached more than 8.1 million kids with healthy meals through the Community Eligibility…