Nutrition & Health

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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Pesky and Sometimes Deadly Mosquitoes

September 14, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
One early morning this past weekend while outside enjoying a cup of coffee, I noticed a cloud of mosquitoes buzzing around my legs. I jumped up and ran off. But too late! Not long after, I discovered at least 10 mosquito bites on my legs. I was annoyed but also a little concerned.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Drinking water quality in California schools

September 13, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie, Christina E Hecht
Findings from a recent study indicate that most California schools are providing drinking water that meets current safety standards. However, the authors suggest that continued attention and investments are needed to assure tap water safety in all schools.
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Blog de Alimentos: Article

Los granjeros podrán saber el costo de cultivar tomates con anticipación

September 12, 2023
By Diana Cervantes
El costo y el rendimiento de cualquiera que inicia un negocio siempre causa incertidumbre, esto no excluye a los granjeros que cultivan frutas o verduras. Los productores de tomates para procesar ahora podrn tener una mejor idea del costo asociado con el cultivo de este producto.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study highlights how COVID-19 changed the eating behaviors of school-aged children in families with low-income in California

September 1, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Suzanne M Rauzon, Miranda W Brown
The article Parent perceptions of changes in eating behavior during COVID-19 of school-aged children from Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) eligible households in California was recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine Reports.
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Nut, Olive and Prune Programmatic News: Article

Reciclo De Cultivos Enteros es una Vista Común en el Condado de Tulare

August 31, 2023
By Elizabeth J Fichtner
Usted ha notado que enteros cultivos maduros se han reducido a montones de astillas en solo das? Lo que ests viendo se llama reciclo de cultivos enteros, y es un mtodo de facilitar la descomposicion de la tierra y preservar la calidad del aire en el valle central de California.
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