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Health & Nutrition

Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Beans - Why Are They Important?

Beans and legumes are some of the most underrated foods. They are great sources of dietary fiber, protein, vitamin …

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Avocados

When I was a young child, I use to watch my mother eat avocados and enjoy them so much. …

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How to Use a Food Thermometer

Using an instant read thermometer to make sure meats are at the correct temperature is safer than using the …

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Family Fitness

Do you have trouble getting your kids up and moving? Parents play a vital role in helping children stay …

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Rice Is Nice

What do oatmeal, popcorn and brown rice have in common? They are all grains and whole grains can be …

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Snack Attack

Snacks are a great way to boost kids’ energy levels and keep them feeling great. Active kids really need …

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Pets or No Pets

Do you have a dog, cat or other pet? If so, you are not alone, millions of Americans have …

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Popcorn Anyone?

What do oatmeal, popcorn, and brown rice have in common? They are all whole grains and whole grains can …

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September - Fruit and Vegetable Month

As summer turns into autumn, September marks the beginning of heartier seasonal fruits and vegetables. September is well-known for …

Increase Your HDL

Most of us know that we do not want to have high cholesterol levels (total greater than 200). However, …

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What's in My Drink?

What would happen to us if we didn’t drink enough liquids? Our bodies would become dehydrated. Liquids keep us …

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Dangers of Sitting Too Long

How many hours a day are you spending sitting down? Does your job require you to be behind a desk …

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What's for Lunch?

It’s that time of the year again! Kids will soon be off to school and they are faced with …

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Facts About Cooking Eggs

Omelets, hard boiled, scrambled, and poached are some of the many ways we cook our eggs. Eggs are naturally …

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Watermelon or Pizza?

Today, August 3rd, is National Watermelon Day! Most of us enjoy biting into a juicy, cool piece of watermelon. …

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Family Meals - Fast and Healthful

Here are some tips for making fast and healthy meals: Cook once for everyone. Does your child like plain vegetables, …

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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)

Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …

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Growing Strawberries in Childcare Center Gardens

Strawberries are the perfect fruit for early childcare centers. Their life cycle is short (planted …

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This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …

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A factsheet discussing the basics of flea biology, health risks posed by fleas in North …

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This publication explains genetic engineering and its use in food, agriculture, and the environment. It …

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This publication describes common fabric pests, their habits, and what to do if you find …

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This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.

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Heat Stress Disorders

This publication offers safety tips and first aid procedures to prevent and treat heat stress …

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