Monthly Archives: September 2011

Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn

The Indiana State Museum is opening Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn this week. If you can’t make it to Indiana, here are some great local fall pumpkin and corn festivals to visit!

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Help for Rural Emergency Responders in Arizona is On the Way

For rural areas across the country including those here in Arizona, the expansion of the Telecommunication Loan Program recently announced by the USDA is good news in a summer full of headlining disasters.

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Food Trends & Social Media

Consumers and the food industry utilize social media to interact and bring forth new food trends.

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It’s Not How Far You Have to Go to Get Healthy Food, It’s How Much it Costs When You Get There

As the obesity rate in America continues to rise year after year, researchers, policymakers, and experts in diet and nutrition have diligently looked for both the root cause of the rise and a solution to the problem.

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How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables

Being creative and offering a variety of foods can make a difference in the choices your children make when it comes to eating healthy.

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