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Farmers markets are essential community food sources and important for promoting social connection, which are especially needed now in small towns and counties.
Food Blog: Article

Supporting farmers markets in the time of COVID-19

May 12, 2020
When California issued a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19 earlier this spring, a handful of essential services were exempted from the order. Along with grocery stores and agricultural operations, farmers markets were included as essential sources of food.
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Master Food Preserver SLO/SB Counties: Article

Ripe Avocados Everywhere! What to do ...Freeze Them!!!

May 11, 2020
A friend gave me a plate of fresh ripe avocados from her tree. I love avocados but I wasn't sure if I could eat them before they started to go bad. So I decided to freeze them for later use! I started by slicing the avocados in half, carefully removing the pit and scooping out the flesh into a bowl.
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Gearing Up for Second COVID-19 Symposium on May 14

May 11, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A panel of experts in medicine and science will present up-to-date information and answer questions at the second COVID-19 Symposium organized and moderated by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal. The free public awareness event will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.
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UC Cooperative Extension, Ventura County: Article

4-H Distance Learning Resources Available, Hedgerows for Healthy Soil and More

May 10, 2020
By Rose M Hayden-Smith
Since we're all learning and working from home, our education team has created a virtual learning page packed with wonderful resources about agriculture. You can enjoy these lessons and stories from your computer, tablet or phone. Check back often, as we're adding content.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute study suggests that child care sites participating in CACFP offer more fruits and vegetables to infants

May 5, 2020
By Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) researchers' new study of 297 licensed California child care providers that care for infants suggests that those participating in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) offered fruits and vegetables more often and sweetened yogurt less often to infants...
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