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UC Garden Nutrition Extenders (UC GNE)

2019 UC GNE Training Graduates! The University of California Garden Nutrition Extenders (UC GNE) in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties are trained volunteers with hands-on skills to conduct garden enhanced nutrition education including: planning school gardens, planting with the seasons, tas...
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC GNE Program? The University of California Garden Nutrition Extenders (UC GNE) program is a partnership between 4-H and the UC CalFresh Healthy Living, UC program in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
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Kelly Hong

My name is Kelly Hong and I lived in Salinas, California up until I moved to San Luis Obispo (SLO) to attend university at Cal Poly. I graduated with my degree in Nutrition in spring of 2017 and I now call SLO my home. In my free time I enjoy trying new recipes.
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First, Second, Third Grade Lesson Powerpoints

My Amazing Body is a nutrition curriculum that helps students learn about the amazing things their body can do and explore how they can keep their amazing bodies healthy through eating nutrient-rich foods, getting plenty of exercise and sleep, and practicing good hygiene.
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Rosa Vargas

Rosa was raised in Paso Robles, CA and left in 2005 to pursue a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Masters in Public Administration from California State University, Stanislaus.
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Mishelle Costa

Mishelle Petit has joined the CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties as a Community Education Specialist II. Mishelle attended Fresno State where she received her Masters in Public Health with a Health Promotion emphasis.
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Community Nutrition and Health

The number of young people living with obesity has roughly tripled in past 30 years. Obesity is associated with numerous health risks including diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Schools have an important role to play.
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Kindergarten and TK

Discover MyPlate is a free curriculum from the US Department of Agriculture. See all materials and trainings here. Meet MyPlate Nate and Kate Read about the fruit group Read about vegetables Read about protein foods Read about grains Read about the dairy group We are all a part of MyPlate.
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Cooking is learning

Click on the image to see the full infographic Hooked on cooking? Here are some more how-to videos videos made by youth for youth.
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