Nutrition & Health

Nutrition Policy Institute: Page

FUSD Posters

The Taste it! Try not to waste it! poster contest invited students at ten Fremont Unified School District elementary schools to create posters promoting reducing food waste at their school.
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Page

Request a Speaker

Are you looking for a Speaker for your next community group meeting? The Master Gardeners of Merced County Speakers Bureau is a collection of expert speakers who offer workshops and talks about a variety of topics to Merced County service organizations, garden clubs or government entities.
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Avocado

When to plant: March–April (after last frost date) Harvest window: Varies widely depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen throughout the growing season; iron, zinc, and other nutrients may be needed Train young trees to promote lateral growth.
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Nutrition Policy Institute: Article

The State of School Meals for All in California

February 25, 2025
By Christina E Hecht, Kenneth Hecht, Wendi Gosliner, Caitlin D French, Monica D Zuercher, Dania Orta-Aleman, Lorrene D Ritchie
Research Brief • February 2025 • Download PDF (222 KB)BackgroundHistorically, students whose household income was at or below 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL) were eligible for school meals at no charge and those between 130-185% FPL were offered a reduced-price meal. Students from families…
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Water Monitoring
Pure Water Matters - Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality!: Article

Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR)

February 25, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Qu es un Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR)? Un Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR, por sus siglas en ingls) es un informe anual sobre la calidad del agua que proporciona informacin sobre el agua potable suministrada por su empresa local de servicios de agua.
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water-testing
Pure Water Matters - Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality!: Article

Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

February 24, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
What is a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)? A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that provides information about the drinking water supplied by your local water utility. Mandated by the U.S.
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Pure Water Matters - Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality!: Article

Welcome to our Drinking Water Quality Blog

February 24, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Welcome to our blog on Pure Water Matters: Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality in SoCal! As residents of this vibrant region, it's essential to understand the complexities of our drinking water, from its sources to the safety measures in place.
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Medical entomologist Bruce Eldridge in 2007. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Entomology World Mourning the Loss of Bruce Eldridge

February 21, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The entomology world is mourning the loss of UC Davis Professor Emeritus Bruce Eldridge. As a medical entomologist, his exemplary military, academic and administrative career spanned more than six decades. He died Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Davis at age 91. Dr.
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