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Engaging youth as leaders and global citizens to help end poverty
Published on April 5, 2016
Through education and engagement, youth can be leaders in helping to achieve the first goal of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, “ending poverty in all its forms everywhere.” -
Breastfeeding linked to lifelong health benefits
Published on May 24, 2012
Breastfeeding does more than provide the best source of nutrition for infants; it also sets some precedents that can lead to lifelong health. -
AgBioResearcher Appointed to Committee Addressing Global Poverty with Ag Development
Published on October 13, 2009
Tom Reardon was named to serve on an experts committee convened by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs (CCGA) to provide critical input on the current food crisis and poverty alleviation strategies in developing countries. -
Hungry to learn?
Published on May 9, 2017
A lot is said about employees wanting to learn, but that must be someone else’s employees, not mine! -
Healthy principles for weight gain – Part 2
Published on September 27, 2013
Gaining weight may have healthy benefits, so how do you add healthy pounds? -
Baby-led weaning for introduction to complementary foods – Part 1
Published on November 7, 2013
A growing alternative method throughout several countries for introducing solid foods to infants. -
Thumb Food Policy Council Food Summit
Published on August 7, 2019
Various individuals throughout the state met in the beginning of July 2019, to discuss our food system. -
Everyday weight loss
Published on September 16, 2013
How to lose weight around the house! -
Teaching kids the art of mindful eating
Published on April 20, 2016
Developing a mindfulness practice can help kids make better choices at the table. -
Michigan 4-H’er attends the Global Youth Institute World Food Prize Symposium
Published on January 30, 2014
After a long day of school or work, the first thing on your mind may be filling your growling stomach. Michigan 4-H'er Maeve Alflen will be the first to admit that there has never been a shortage of filling, nutritious food at her house. -
Nathan Laurenz represents Michigan at 2016 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute
Published on October 27, 2016
Six outstanding youth leaders were selected to represent Michigan at the Global Youth Institute, where they shared their global hunger fighting research and ideas. This series highlights their stories. -
World Food Prize 2016 - Reflections (Part III)
Published on October 28, 2016
"I was surrounded by knowledge: international leaders, policymakers and farmers; executives from agribusiness and non-governmental organizations… who addressed critical issues facing global food security," Irene Kargbo, Ohio State University
