Nutrition & Health

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Noticias: Article

Mosquitos salen positivos del virus de Nilo Occidental en California

July 8, 2025
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
La temporada de los mosquitos sigue en su apogeo en California y el mortal virus de Nilo Occidental continúa abriéndose camino por el estado. Los funcionarios de salud han identificado la presencia del virus en 17 condados y confirmado una muerte humana en lo que va del año. El virus del Nilo Occidental es…
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Throughout CA

July 7, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
Mosquito season is in full swing in California, and the deadly West Nile virus is making its way around the state. Health officials have identified the virus in 17 counties and there has been 1 confirmed human death so far this year. West Nile virus is one of several diseases that can be transmitted to…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Page

Lake Merritt Trial Gardens: Self-Guided Tour

Visitors to the Lake Merritt Trial Gardens are invited to take a self-guided tour to find inspiration and see practical applications for growing plants and vegetables in our local, marine-influenced climate.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Growing Healthy Communities Together

June 26, 2025
By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo
What happens when nutrition experts team up with gardening pros? Communities across California get healthier, one garden at a time.The partnership between CalFresh Healthy Living, UC, and the UC Master Gardener Program combines the best of both programs under UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. The UC…
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Blog de Alimentos: Article

Soberanía Alimentaria Indígena: Derecho a una alimentación digna

June 23, 2025
By Kitty Oppliger
 In EnglishSon cuatro los principios de la Soberanía Alimentaria IndígenaEn el 2007, el primer Foro de Soberanía Alimentaria definió el concepto como “el derecho de los pueblos a alimentos saludables y culturalmente apropiados producidos a través de métodos ecológicamente racionales y sustentables y su…
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UCCE East Bay: Article

Making Nutrition Education Fun with Playground Stencils

June 23, 2025
By Andrew Miller
 In communities across Alameda County, something powerful is growing—not just in school gardens, but in classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds. At the heart of it all is CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE (CFHL, UCCE), a program that helps children and families lead healthier lives through hands-on…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: The Two-Hour Rule (EDC MFP)

June 12, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Food on the counter for longer than two hours is potentially unsafe by UCCE Master Food Preserver of El Dorado County Laurie Lewis Whether you are serving a family meal or setting out food for that garden party or potluck, we want everyone to be safe. The memories of those meals should…
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