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SNAP-Ed: It's a life changer

February 26th, 2018

In January, more than 600 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) professionals across California gathered in Sacramento for the SNAP-Ed Local Implementing Agency Forum.

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Why I'm the cupcake police

February 20th, 2018

By Katherine E Soule, Shannon Klisch

Put yourself for a minute in some kid-sized shoes. Let's call you Maggie. You are in third grade. Your dad works full time and he picked you up from the afterschool program at 6:00 p.m. You and dad got home about 7:00 p.m.

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A mural designed to inspire kids to choose more fruits and vegetables will be unveiled at Burbank Preschool Feb. 23, 2018.

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New preschool food mural to encourage healthful eating to be unveiled Feb. 23

February 16th, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Students' surroundings can greatly impact their learning and health, research has shown.

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Farmer Paul Buxman says his Sweet Home Ranch jam (right) is so addictive, it's 'barely legal.'

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Farmers can increase income by expanding small operations with creative new businesses

February 9th, 2018

Farms that sell only fresh produce are dependent on buyers for markets and pricing.

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Guacamole and salsa shouldn't be left out for longer than 2 hours.

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On Super Bowl Sunday, don't drop the ball on food safety

February 4th, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

At Super Bowl parties, dropped passes and missed tackles should be the only things making football fans' stomachs churn. Leaving food out for more than two hours can be hazardous to your health and that of your guests, cautions a UC Cooperative Extension nutrition expert.

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