Nutrition & Health

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Field of Kernza perennial grass
Food Blog: Article

UC ANR helps accelerate cultivation, marketing of the perennial grain Kernza

November 5, 2020
As part of its mission of sustainability in agriculture, the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP) is interested in crops that hold environmental and economic promise such as moringa, the drought-tolerant superfood grown by Central Valley farmers...
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New NPI study shows WIC participant preferences align with national recommendations to increase fruits and vegetables in the WIC food package

November 2, 2020
By Danielle Lee
In 2017, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released comprehensive recommendations to update the food packages provided by the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to align with the 2015-2020 Dietary Guideli...
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Persimmon U-Pick - click here to register
News from UC ANR South Coast REC and Beyond: Article

Persimmon U-Pick 2020 - Fall fun in the field

November 2, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Looking for some outdoor fun and fresh fall fruit? Join us for one of the 2020 Persimmon U-Pick event sessions being held on Tuesday November 3rd, Friday November 6th, and Tuesday November 10th. Limited space available - pre-registration required. Click here to register Click here to register.
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Pomegranates November
Healthy Central Sierra: Article

November's Harvest of the Month: Pomegranates

November 1, 2020
November is a prime month to enjoy pomegranates, which grow well in the Central Sierra and most of California. In fact, more than 90% of all the pomegranates grown for sale in the U.S. are produced here in California, where they enjoy sunny, dry summers.
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Champions
Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Celebrating Local Farms this Farm to School Month

October 30, 2020
October has been National Farm to School month, and in the Central Sierra we thank all of the many community champions who help to connect students with local foods and agricultural education.
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brent ashurst
DREC: Article

Read with a Beekeeper

October 29, 2020
By Stacey Amparano
Did you miss the live Read with a Farmer event? We now have a pre-recorded session available. Brent Ashurst, a local beekeeper, reads The Beeman by Laurie Krebs. Visit our website to view the recording and the supplemental educator's guide. http://ucanr.
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Daniel Perry places western drywood termites into the groove of blocks, then seals sides. Some blocks were then treated with wintergreen oil. Photos by Evett Kilmartin
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Termites can’t hide from heat and essential oils, finds UCCE study

October 29, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Termites can eat you out of house and home by chewing through wood and weakening the structure. The results of a new termite study led by entomologists at UC Riverside may enable homeowners to rid their homes of termites with a safer, effective pest control approach.
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