Nutrition & Health

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UC Davis Chancellor Gary May congratulates the California Master Beekeeper Program. With him are co-program managers Wendy Mather and Kian Nikzad. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A Tip of the Bee Veil to the California Master Beekeeper Program

September 15, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a colony of honey bees to show us how to divide the labor and work well together. And if you're part of the UC Davis-based California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP), it takes a lot of worker bees from all facets to succeed.
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Mosquito magnified to show insect biting someone.
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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Procesador de tomates
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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