Nutrition & Health

UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Collection

Winter Gardening in Alameda County

Learn about winter gardening and maintenance.  Improve soil through cover crops. Planning your winter vegetable garden. Landscape by planting California natives. Learn about winter care for your citrus.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Collection

Spring Gardening in Alameda County

Learn about spring gardening tasks. Articles cover how to plan and start your growing season, plant propagation, and additional information relevant to the varying microclimates of Alameda County.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study identifies perceived stigma related to free and reduced-price school meals and opinions on universal free school meals

May 29, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner, Lorrene D Ritchie
A new study explored parent perceptions of stigma and benefits associated with free and reduced-price school meals and universal free school meals. The United States Department of Agriculture’s school meals programs provide school-aged students with nutritious meals necessary for healthy development and…
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Preserved peach products for workshop attendees to sample. Briana Swanson

St. Timothy's Community Garden in Gridley

May 27, 2025
Among community gardens in Butte County, The Garden at St. Timothy’s in Gridley is notable for offering people a full-circle experience, from growing, gleaning, and preserving food, to composting food waste.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute presented on healthy school meals for all at the 2025 FRAC National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference

May 27, 2025
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Dania Orta-Aleman, Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference aims to strengthen federal nutrition programs, close food access gaps for low-income communities, and develop innovative strategies to end hunger nationwide. Sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center in cooperation with the National CACFP Forum, the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Article

Press Release: New Green Waste and Food Scrap Drop Off Site for Amador County Residents

May 21, 2025
By Carletta Amatisto-Smith
County encourages residents to compost household organic wasteJackson, CA- In an effort to support California’s greenhouse gas emission goals and comply with Senate Bill 1383, Amador County is proud to announce the opening of a new compost collection center in Jackson. The Community Compost Site at Mother…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI welcomes Molly Shea as new project policy analyst

May 12, 2025
By Danielle Lee
Molly Shea joined the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources on May 8, 2025 as a project policy analyst. She began her work at NPI in October 2024 as a survey worker supporting various projects. Prior to her work with NPI, Molly worked in program…
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Ditching Disposables: A School District’s Journey to Reducing Waste

May 9, 2025
By Danielle Lee
Table of ContentsThe Problem With DisposablesThe Reusable SolutionThe JourneyAbout Fremont Unified School DistrictHarnessing the Power of StudentsRecognizing the Right TimeCreating PartnershipsBuilding District SupportKicking Off the ProgramSuccesses and ChallengesLessons LearnedContact InformationThe…
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