New Lesson Plans posted on Farm

Hey kids -
We just posted some new lesson plans on the farm including some on migrant farm workers. CLICK HERE for MORE.

Immigration law a reflect on nutrition

Bill to Broaden Immigration Law Gains in Senate

Article Tools Sponsored By
By RACHEL L. SWARNS
Published: March 28, 2006

WASHINGTON, March 27 — With Republicans deeply divided, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday to legalize the nation's 11 million illegal immigrants and ultimately to grant them citizenship, provided that they hold jobs, pass criminal background checks, learn English and pay fines and back taxes. CLICK HERE for MORE

Agricultural Workers part of Nutrition Education

FarmGirl loves to drive HWY 118 through the farmlands of the Los Angeles suburbs. Optimum nutrition is achieved in part by understanding where and how your food arrives at your table. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Can cloning lead to healthier pork?

Interesting article from the New York Times -
Cloning May Lead to Healthy Pork

Article Tools Sponsored By
By GINA KOLATA
Published: March 27, 2006

A group of university researchers said yesterday that they had created what sounds like a nutritional holy grail: cloned pigs that make their own omega-3 fatty acids, potentially leading to bacon and pork chops that might help your heart. CLICK HERE for MORE

Wal-Mart's Organics Could Shake Up Retail

Hey check this out -

Wal-Mart's Organics Could Shake Up Retail
By MARCUS KABEL, Associated Press Writer
9:54 PM PST, March 24, 2006

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is throwing its weight behind organic products, a move that experts say could have the same lasting effect on environmental practices that Wal-Mart has had on prices by forcing suppliers and competitors to keep up. CLICK HERE for more.

Grants to Combat Obesity available in Pennsylvania

Highmark to Award Grants to Combat Obesity and Inactivity in Pennsylvania School Districts
Up to $12,000 will be awarded to schools in Highmark's 49-county Pennsylvania service region to implement evidence-based nutrition and physical activity programs....
Deadline: April 3, 2006
Posted: February 5, 2006

Anti-inflammatory Nutrition

The Top 12 Superfood Herbs and Spices
More Healthy Staples Solutions

By Annie B. Bond, Executive Producer of Care2’s Healthy Living Content.

Many herbs and spices fall within the category of powerful anti-inflammatory superfoods because they are rich in phytochemicals. Researchers from Michigan University have found, for example, that holy basil has anti-inflammatory activity compared to ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. Why are anti-inflammatory foods important for good health? Because inflammation is suspected to play a key role in heart disease, cancer, atherosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, allergies, and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Alternative fuel boosts agricultural economy

Ag Day News

National 2006 Ag Day Essay Winner Honored

Growing Our EnergyKANSAS CITY, Mo. — DuPont Crop Protection and the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) are pleased to announce the national 2006 Ag Day Essay Contest winner, Ashley Julka. CLICK HERE

Press Release for Farm to Cafeteria

Click here for the 411 on the Farm to Cafeteria program.

Farm to Cafeteria needs your help -

Write a letter to your senator to help bring farm fresh food to local schools. Click here for more!

Macaroni and Cheese gets more nutritional

Because so many parents cannot resist the convenience of boxed macaroni and cheese when it comes to feeding their kids... CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Lamb season in Oregon

It is Lambing season in Oregon - check out this pair:

National Agriculture Day - March 20, 2006

Celebrate agriculture this year - March 20 is National Ag Day. CLICK HERE to learn more!

March is National Nutrition Month

Check out these great Nutrition resources to make March the Greatest Nutrition month of all- Here is some info all about nutrition, agriculture, education and more.


Horizon Organics - Tasty treats to be had!

Getting through the first week of better eating habits


Ask a certified nutritionist and get the facts!

Celebrate Agriculture with a lesson plan - Click HERE

National Ag Day is March 20, 2006. Celebrate!

Farm to Cafeteria

Contact these guys to help support the Farm to Cafeteria program. This is way cool! The federal appropriations cycle is upon us, and the policy staff at the
Community Food Security Coalition is once again working to get funding for
the Farm to Cafeteria program (Section 122 of the 2004 Child Nutrition
Reauthorization Act). These one-time grants would cover the start-up costs...

--
Community Food Security Coalition
110 Maryland Ave. NE Suite 307
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202.543.8602
Email: Steph@foodsecurity.org
www.FoodSecurity.org

Vote "NO" on House Of Reprepresentatives BIll H.R. 4167

Vote "NO" on House Of Reprepresentatives BIll H.R. 4167 --
The House of Representatives will vote this week on a controversial "national food uniformity" labeling law that will take away local government and states' power to require food safety food labels such as those required in California and other states on foods or beverages that are likely to cause cancer, birth defects, allergic reactions, or mercury poisoning....
Click Here for MORE.