Monthly Archives: October 2012
Picture Comparisons Predict Children’s Food Preferences
PICTURE COMPARISONS PREDICT CHILDREN’S FOOD PREFERENCES Children’s liking of specific foods can be accurately assessed by asking them to compare pictures on a computer screen, suggests new research that could help manufacturers develop new child-friendly foods. For more complete information … Continue reading
Brace Yourself for the Bacon Shortage
There is no question in most people’s minds that everything is better with bacon. This may be why news outlets everywhere raised the alarm last week about the impending “porkpocalypse” predicted to leave us longing for the days when bacon … Continue reading
Host a Frighteningly Fun Halloween Party
Whether you are the type of person who thinks scaring the pants off of people is more fun than most other October activities or the type of person who prefers creepy over gory, you can host a Halloween party this … Continue reading
Good News For Holiday Food Shopping… Food Prices Down!
This quarter’s Stretch Your Dollar menu and recipes are available on fillyourplate.org Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket are down in the third quarter of 2012, according to the latest Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal … Continue reading
Kids Can Now Explore Farmers’ Markets Online
The popular agricultural education gaming site MyAmericanFarm.org now includes an updated version of the Farmers’ Market Challenge, a game that helps students in kindergarten through fifth grade practice essential math skills while learning about food and healthy choices. After correctly answering math … Continue reading