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Favorite Recipes from Fill Your Plate Moms: Crock Pot Carnitas Tacos

Editor’s Note: We’ve asked some of our Fill Your Plate “Moms” to share some of their favorite recipes, especially those that can fill up the family and do it in a healthy way! So, one of our first Moms to submit … Continue reading

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What’s in Season in May?

Along with flowers, May also brings a broad range of delicious and fresh fruits and vegetables to your local farmers’ markets and grocery store aisles.  Searching out locally sourced produce, meat, and dairy products can help you stretch your food … Continue reading

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Garlic

Garlic is one of those things that you either love or loathe.  Known for its pungent smell and varied uses, it has been a staple in the diet of large parts of the world for thousands of years.  It is … Continue reading

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Secrets to Stress-Free Homemade Family Dinners

Whether you are looking for ways to stretch your food dollar or ways to shrink your waistline, there is no question that making dinner for your family at home is one of the best ways to achieve your goal.  Homemade … Continue reading

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Apples

A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa.  Earlier versions of these maps appeared in the Major World Crop Areas and Climatic Profiles (MWCACP) handbook that contains … Continue reading

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