Nutrition & Health

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Lorrene Ritchie presents on WIC and school meals research at 2025 International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity conference in Auckland

June 4, 2025
By Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute director and cooperative extension specialist, Lorrene Ritchie, will be attending and presenting at the seventh annual International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity annual conference in Auckland, New Zealand, June 11-14, 2025. The theme of the conference is …
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI Researcher Danielle Lee to present at 2025 Child and Adult Care Food Program National Professional Association Conference

June 3, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute’s Danielle Lee will present with CACFP Roundtable’s Elyse Homel Vitale and Samantha Kay-Daleiden Marshall at the 2025 Child and Adult Care Food Program National Professional Association Conference. The conference, hosted in Henderson, NV from June 10-12, will discuss research…
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Sustainable Gardening

Information on sustainable gardening topics - saving water, irrigation help, wildlife habitat, soil health and cover crops, helping the good insects.
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Fruit Trees

Learn how to select and care for fruit trees.  Learn about management of diseases and proper watering and fertilization.
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Citrus Trees

Information about growing citrus trees in Alameda County. Learn what to do with yellowing leaves in citrus in different seasons, and stopping spread of citrus disease. 
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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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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
The Real Dirt: Article

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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