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Child Food Allergies on the Rise in the US
Pediatric food allergies, which can sometimes be life-threatening, are increasing at a dramatic rate in the United States, new research shows.
But the study authors aren't sure if the rise in reports of food allergies reflects an increase in actual prevalence or if better awareness has led more people to seek treatment for their symptoms.
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New Program to Help Farmers Sell Food to Schools
Organizers are putting together a program to help local farmers sell fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products to Utah schools.
The announcement came Tuesday during the urban farming conference at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. The program, called Food to School, makes Utah among the last three states to set up a system that puts fresh, locally grown foods into school cafeterias.
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Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
The recent "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" intitiave's new website is up, and interactive. On November 5th, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will host a live Facebook chat on Farm to School!
Someone's in the Kitchen with Michelle
Click here to read the NYT article about the First Lady's cameo on Iron Chef..and more!
Junior Master Gardener Training!
December 2nd, 2009 10am-1:30pm
One Tray at a Time
Nourish the Nation, ONE TRAY AT A TIME!
One Tray is a national campaign to improve child nutrition by encouraging a more direct connection between local farms and federal nutrition. Click on the image below to view videos.
