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Food Security Group Receives 4.5 Million Dollar USDA Grant for Agricultural Policy Project
Published on February 22, 2021
The new project seeks to improve development outcomes through increasing economic growth, food security, better nutrition, and enhanced resiliency to shocks. -
Surviving winter travel
Published on February 19, 2021
Using a winter travel survival smartphone app and equipping your car can help you survive being stranded during winter. -
The history of preserving food at home
Published on February 15, 2021
Understanding how home food preservation came to be provides foundations still in place today. -
Making winter enjoyable for children
Published on February 12, 2021
Children need 60 minutes of daily physical activity all year round, even in the winter months. Let’s look at some fun ways your children can be active in the winter. -
Food Insecurity and Food Deserts: How are they Related?
Published on February 11, 2021
Food for thought: Scott Haskell argues that regulatory changes to food pricing, taxation, education, and business incentives, are needed to address food deserts, swamps, and mirages. -
Update your canning methods for safety
Published on February 10, 2021
Many recommendations for canning methods have changed over the years. Home food preservers need to update their methods to keep food – and people – safe. -
A high quality of life is possible, even with chronic conditions
Published on February 4, 2021
You can prevent and improve chronic health conditions. -
Sprouts: What you should know for your safety
Published on February 2, 2021
Think safety when eating sprouts. -
What is the difference between acute and chronic illness?
Published on January 25, 2021
The differences impact how diseases are diagnosed and treated. -
Responding mindfully to changes in health
Published on January 25, 2021
Learn how families can cultivate mindfulness to help accept chronic disease diagnoses and caregiving roles and what national resources are available for caregivers.